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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 does Papi order from the roadside stand when the get off the bus in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?
(a) Two cafe con leches.
(b) Two empanadas and a Pepsi.
(c) Two alcapurrias and two Coca-Colas.
(d) A large plate of rice and beans.

2. Where does Tata live?
(a) In the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn.
(b) In Macun.
(c) On the Lower East Side.
(d) In Saturce.

3. What is ron canita?
(a) A Saturce dance.
(b) A homemade rum.
(c) A Christmas dish.
(d) A song dedicated to women and liquor.

4. With what does Esmeralda fill her skirt at Lalao's finca?
(a) Avocado.
(b) Grapefruit.
(c) Mangoes.
(d) Oranges.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mami was fed up with Papi, where does she go?

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

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

4. Where does Abuelo sleep?

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

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