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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 42: "Alicia & I Talking on Edna's Steps".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Esperanza’s papa call Sire?
(a) A loser.
(b) A gang-banger.
(c) A jerk.
(d) A punk.

2. What does Rafaela ask the girls to buy her?
(a) Coconut – or sometimes – papaya juice.
(b) Candy.
(c) Birth control.
(d) Magazines and books.

3. Who moves into Cathy’s house?
(a) Sally.
(b) Edna.
(c) Meme Ortiz.
(d) Lucy and Rachel.

4. What does Esperanza’s name mean in English?
(a) Faith.
(b) Hope.
(c) Patience.
(d) Constance.

5. Before Aunt Lupe’s illness, she used to enjoy what activity?
(a) Jumping rope.
(b) Hiking.
(c) Running.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which adult likes to play with children?

2. Who is the landlord of the apartment buildings?

3. What is the “big one’s” name?

4. How much does Esperanza pay Elenita?

5. What does Sally do before she goes home?

(see the answer key)

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