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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. At the end of the meeting in "The American Invasion of Macun", what does each family take home?
(a) A toothbrush and a tube of tooth paste.
(b) An apple.
(c) A week's worth of imported American food.
(d) A personalized dietary plan.

2. What excuse does Papi give for not having money to bring home to the family?
(a) He says his contract fell through.
(b) He says he has to support his daughter.
(c) He says he gave an advance to a worker.
(d) He says his boss hasn't paid him yet.

3. Which saying opens "The American Invasion of Macun"?
(a) "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger."
(b) "What doesn't kill you, makes you weaker."
(c) "What doesn't make you stronger, makes you fat."
(d) "What doesn't kill you, makes you fat."

4. To what does Esmeralda compare Abuela's palms in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?
(a) An avocado pit.
(b) Leather.
(c) An old cloth.
(d) Butter.

5. When did Puerto Rico become a U.S. colony?
(a) 1902.
(b) 1898.
(c) 1953.
(d) 1945.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many mango trees does the family lose in "Mami Gets a Job"?

3. What color is Papi's skin?

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

5. How does Esmeralda burn her fingers?

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