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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 Elenita tell Esperanza?
(a) That her mama is really ill.
(b) That she will not graduate from school.
(c) That she will have 6 children.
(d) That she will have a home in her heart.

2. What does Sally’s father believe beauty brings?
(a) Trouble.
(b) Babies.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Luck.

3. What does Nenny begin naming during the girls’ discussion?
(a) Different types of beans.
(b) Different words for poor.
(c) Different types of clouds.
(d) Different words for “brat”.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Esperanza is overcome with grief at the end of this vignette, why is this?

2. What happens to Angel Vargas?

3. Who does Esperanza reluctantly dance with?

4. Who visits Earl on a regular basis?

5. What does Sally do before she goes home?

(see the answer key)

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