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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. What do Norma's eyes resemble?
(a) Violets.
(b) Moons.
(c) Sunflowers.
(d) Coffee.

2. Which memory causes Esmeralda to cry in "El Mangle"?
(a) The memory of her old school.
(b) The memory of watching sunsets from the porch with her father.
(c) The memory of Abuela's house.
(d) The memory of the flamboyan tree in the backyard.

3. What makes Esmeralda throw up in the cafeteria?
(a) Corn beef hash.
(b) Apple sauce.
(c) Milk with peanut butter.
(d) Huevos Americanos.

4. What excuse does Papi give for not having money to bring home to the family?
(a) He says his contract fell through.
(b) He says his boss hasn't paid him yet.
(c) He says he gave an advance to a worker.
(d) He says he has to support his daughter.

5. What is ron canita?
(a) A Christmas dish.
(b) A homemade rum.
(c) A song dedicated to women and liquor.
(d) A Saturce dance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Esmeralda meets Rita, what does Rita's smile remind her of?

3. What place do the children sneak into to steal grapefruit?

4. How many rooms does the family move into in "Letters from New York"?

5. What do the families hang from the rafters in "Mami Gets a Job"?

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