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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. What type of bugs swarm Esmeralda when she picked up the old floor boards?
(a) Ants.
(b) Maggots.
(c) Roaches.
(d) Termites.

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

3. To what does Esmeralda compare Miss Jimenez's calves?
(a) Toothpicks.
(b) Celery sticks.
(c) Twigs.
(d) Chicken Drumsticks.

4. What is Esmeralda called when she is surprised by the pencil sharpener?
(a) An idiot.
(b) A jibara.
(c) A heathen.
(d) A tonta.

5. Where do the children sleep?
(a) In a single bed.
(b) Outside under the stars.
(c) In hammocks.
(d) On the floor.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which amenity does Esmeralda's family share with another family?

4. What skill does Abuela teach Esmeralda?

5. Where do the town people seek shelter at the opening of "Mami Gets a Job"?

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