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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jibara and Fighting Naked.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Esmeralda's mother call her Negi?
(a) It was her first word.
(b) She has dark hair.
(c) She has dark skin.
(d) It is a shortened version of her middle name.

2. What does Mami's skin smell like when she picks up Esmeralda?
(a) Oregano and wood smoke.
(b) Cedar and smoke.
(c) Olives and roses.
(d) Soap and rice.

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

4. Esmeralda learns that all men are which of the following?
(a) Irresponsible fathers.
(b) Hijos de la gran puta.
(c) Sinverguenzas.
(d) Caballeros.

5. What does Mami pour onto Papi's clothes when she throws them onto the porch?
(a) Oil.
(b) Mud.
(c) Water.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Papi's skin?

2. What kind of music does Papi hum while he works?

3. What excuse does Papi give for not having money to bring home to the family?

4. What is Margie's mother's name?

5. What color is Mami's skin?

(see the answer key)

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