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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 can Esmeralda hear from the stoop as she holds back tears in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?
(a) The sound of the water lapping the shore.
(b) The sound of Abuela praying the rosary.
(c) The sound of Papi fighting with Abuela.
(d) The sound of the telephone ringing downstairs.

2. How does Esmeralda define politics in "The American Invasion of Macun"?
(a) As the sole reason for the polio vaccines.
(b) As something she is too young to understand.
(c) As something men discuss at the bus stop.
(d) As a fascinating science that explains her life.

3. When Mami was fed up with Papi, where does she go?
(a) Nuevo York.
(b) Macun.
(c) Saturce.
(d) La Parada.

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

5. What food item does the American expert confirm as a substitute for apples in a balanced diet?
(a) Papaya.
(b) Orange.
(c) Mango.
(d) Banana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papi order from the roadside stand when the get off the bus in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?

2. How many avocado trees does the family have left after the disaster in "Mami Gets a Job"?

3. With what does Esmeralda fill her skirt at Lalao's finca?

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

5. Which saying opens "The American Invasion of Macun"?

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