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

2. When Esmeralda is living in Saturce, what nighttime sound does she miss most?
(a) People fighting.
(b) Music blaring.
(c) Coqui tree frogs singing.
(d) Cars backfiring.

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

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

5. What is the closest city to Macun?
(a) San Juan.
(b) Santurce.
(c) Bayamon.
(d) Santo Domingo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many siblings did Mami's mother have?

3. When Mami arrives to pick up Esmeralda in "Why Women Remain Jamona", what amenity does Mami brag about having?

4. To what does Esmeralda compare Miss Jimenez's calves?

5. What place do the children sneak into to steal grapefruit?

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