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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29: "Four Skinny Trees".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Esperanza sent to school with a rice sandwich?
(a) Her mother thinks that rice is the most nutritious thing to eat.
(b) Her brother is playing a trick on her.
(c) The family doesn’t have any meat.
(d) This is what her family likes to eat.

2. What happened to the winner?
(a) Their mother grounded them.
(b) They broke both arms.
(c) They got to ride the bike for a week.
(d) They won a bag of candy.

3. What has Esperanza’s mother forgotten to buy?
(a) Dress gloves.
(b) A muff.
(c) Esperanza’s new dress.
(d) Esperanza’s new shoes.

4. Which adult likes to play with children?
(a) Edna.
(b) Sally.
(c) Gil.
(d) Ruthie.

5. What is Meme’s real name?
(a) Louie.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Edna.
(d) Juan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does it take Esperanza to convince her mother to allow her to eat in the canteen?

2. What is the “little one’s” name?

3. What is Nenny’s full name?

4. What does Earl do for a living?

5. Who does Esperanza reluctantly dance with?

(see the answer key)

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