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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 color is Mami's skin?
(a) Pink.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Deep brown.
(d) Rusty.

2. According to Esmeralda, why couldn't Papi live in a place like El Mangle?
(a) Papi is not allowed to travel.
(b) Papi's nose is sensitive to bad smells.
(c) Papi has too much pride.
(d) Papi cannot find work in places like El Mange.

3. How many mango trees does the family lose in "Mami Gets a Job"?
(a) 9.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

4. What does Abuela offer Esmeralda in case she gets hungry before bed?
(a) Crackers.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Sancocho.
(d) Coconut milk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which trolley stop number is Esmeralda's new home located at?

2. When she first arrived in El Mangle, why wouldn't Esmeralda drink water?

3. In "The American Invasion of Macun", what does the expert pull out of a suitcase?

4. What title does Esmeralda's teacher in El Mangle refuse to respond to?

5. What type of accent does the nutrition expert have which prevents him from being readily understood?

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