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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Someone Is Coming to Take Your Lap and American Invastion of Macun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Esmeralda learns that which of the following is something reciprocally exchanged between adults?
(a) Humor.
(b) Empathy.
(c) Dignidad.
(d) Money.

2. What kind of music does Papi hum while he works?
(a) The melody of rythm and blues.
(b) The rhythms of American rock 'n roll.
(c) The words to famous boleros.
(d) His favorite chachacha.

3. What does Esmeralda describe as a "mound" with "watery edges"?
(a) Huevos Americanos (American eggs).
(b) Oatmeal.
(c) Soup.
(d) Peanut butter.

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

5. Who sends a box of clothing from New York?
(a) Papi.
(b) Tata.
(c) Delsa.
(d) Mami.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who points at objects as the children sing "Pollito, chicken; gallina, hen; etc?"

2. What was the chief sin Esmeralda comes to expect from men?

3. What do Norma's eyes resemble?

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

5. What is Esmeralda called when she is surprised by the pencil sharpener?

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