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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through El Mangle and Letters From New York.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she first arrived in El Mangle, why wouldn't Esmeralda drink water?
(a) Esmeralda learned about parasites in school.
(b) Esmeralda feared it came from the lagoon.
(c) Esmeralda developed a taste for cafe con leche.
(d) Esmeralda was on a thirst strike.

2. How many rooms does the family move into in "Letters from New York"?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

3. What is a jamona?
(a) An unmarried woman.
(b) An outcast.
(c) A ham.
(d) A witch.

4. What food item does the American expert confirm as a substitute for apples in a balanced diet?
(a) Mango.
(b) Orange.
(c) Banana.
(d) Papaya.

5. What color shirt does Papi want on Sunday morning?
(a) It used to be white, but now it's brownish.
(b) White.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of music does Papi hum while he works?

2. What does Mami's skin smell like when she picks up Esmeralda?

3. What does Dona Andrea pour over Esmeralda's cereal?

4. How many mango trees does the family lose in "Mami Gets a Job"?

5. Why can't Papi bring Margie to visit?

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