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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. In "Someone is Coming to Take Your Lap", Esmeralda sees "ribbons" hanging from the trees. What are these "ribbons"?
(a) Confetti from the last celebration.
(b) Hair ribbons hanging to dry.
(c) Christmas decorations.
(d) Pig intestines drying for sausage.

2. Which Puerto Rican food does the American food expert fail to recognize?
(a) Starfruit.
(b) Soursop.
(c) Breadfruit.
(d) Guava.

3. Mami was happier before they moved to Macun. Which city did she live in before the move?
(a) Saturce.
(b) Ponce.
(c) San Juan.
(d) Rio Piedras.

4. Why won't Abuela make breakfast before Mass?
(a) Abuela does not have anything to make for breakfast.
(b) Abuela fasts before church.
(c) Abuela does not want to be late.
(d) Abuela is punishing Esmeralda.

5. Why can't Papi bring Margie to visit?
(a) She has moved to New York.
(b) Margie's mother won't allow her to leave with him.
(c) Mami won't let him bring her to the house.
(d) Margie is afraid of the bus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tata live?

2. What kind of math problem is Esmeralda called to the board to solve?

3. What food item does the American expert confirm as a substitute for apples in a balanced diet?

4. What color shirt does Papi want on Sunday morning?

5. What is ron canita?

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