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

2. What did Esmeralda volunteer to do at school?
(a) Watch younger children after school.
(b) Arrange the classroom.
(c) Scold misbehaving children.
(d) Prepare food for the children.

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

4. What does Mami put on the narrator's burned fingers?
(a) Vicks VapoRub.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Aloe.
(d) Neosporin.

5. When Mami arrives to pick up Esmeralda in "Why Women Remain Jamona", what amenity does Mami brag about having?
(a) Running water.
(b) Hot water.
(c) Indoor plumbing.
(d) Electricity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Esmeralda call New York when she first hears that Tata has moved there?

2. How many avocado trees does the family have left after the disaster in "Mami Gets a Job"?

3. What large object does Papi ask Esmeralda to bring him?

4. Why don't boys pay attention to Esmeralda in "Letters from New York"?

5. When Mami was fed up with Papi, where does she go?

(see the answer key)

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