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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 skill does Abuela teach Esmeralda?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Needlepoint.
(c) Rolling pastries.
(d) Knitting.

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

3. Which amenity does Esmeralda's family share with another family?
(a) A kitchen.
(b) An outhouse.
(c) A bathroom.
(d) A patio.

4. Who sends a box of clothing from New York?
(a) Tata.
(b) Papi.
(c) Delsa.
(d) Mami.

5. Who points at objects as the children sing "Pollito, chicken; gallina, hen; etc?"
(a) Miss Smith.
(b) Miss Jimenez.
(c) Ramona.
(d) Esmeralda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Esmeralda's mother call her Negi?

2. Which trolley stop number is Esmeralda's new home located at?

3. What color are Abuelo's eyes?

4. What did Esmeralda volunteer to do at school?

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

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