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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why Women Remain Jamona and Mami Gets a Job.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Someone is Coming to Take Your Lap", Esmeralda sees "ribbons" hanging from the trees. What are these "ribbons"?
(a) Christmas decorations.
(b) Pig intestines drying for sausage.
(c) Hair ribbons hanging to dry.
(d) Confetti from the last celebration.

2. What is a bohio?
(a) A small city dwelling.
(b) A traditional jibara song.
(c) A peasant's country house.
(d) A traditional card game.

3. Where does Mami go to find a factory job?
(a) San Juan.
(b) Santo Domingo.
(c) Toa Baja.
(d) New York.

4. Which trolley stop number is Esmeralda's new home located at?
(a) #26.
(b) #2.
(c) #6.
(d) #20.

5. What is sancocho?
(a) A fried meat pastry.
(b) A vegetable stew with cornmeal dumplings.
(c) A dish made with beans and rice.
(d) A beef soup with rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Esmeralda hear from the stoop as she holds back tears in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?

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

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

4. What does Esmeralda describe as a "mound" with "watery edges"?

5. What does Abuela offer Esmeralda in case she gets hungry before bed?

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