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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Angels on the Ceiling and You Don't Want to Know.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sra. Leona attempt to embarrass Esmeralda in class?
(a) Sra. Leona teases her about her speech.
(b) Sra. Leona calls attention to her country ways.
(c) Sra. Leona asks her questions she thinks Esmeralda won't be able to answer.
(d) Sra. Leona accuses her of flirting with boys.

2. What floats by the barrio Esmeralda's family moves to in "El Mangle"?
(a) Trash.
(b) Human waste.
(c) Dead fish.
(d) Leaves.

3. How many rooms does the family have in Tata's house?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

4. Which saying opens "The American Invasion of Macun"?
(a) "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger."
(b) "What doesn't kill you, makes you fat."
(c) "What doesn't kill you, makes you weaker."
(d) "What doesn't make you stronger, makes you fat."

5. What does Dona Andrea pour over Esmeralda's cereal?
(a) Canned milk.
(b) Fresh cream.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Syrup.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Esmeralda throw up in the cafeteria?

2. Which amenity does Esmeralda's family share with another family?

3. Why does Esmeralda wear her special white dress in "El Mangle"?

4. What do the children use to block out the sound of the bar next door?

5. Who is the governor of Puerto Rico during "The Invasion of Macun"?

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