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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Casi Senorita and Dreams of a Better Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Dona Cony in "El Mangle"?
(a) Dona Cony's husband leaves her.
(b) Dona Cony's house burns down.
(c) Dona Cony dies.
(d) Dona Cony's son dies.

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

3. Who is Margie?
(a) Pablo's mistress.
(b) Ramona's sister.
(c) Pablo's sister.
(d) Esmeralda's half-sister.

4. What floats by the barrio Esmeralda's family moves to in "El Mangle"?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Human waste.
(c) Trash.
(d) Dead fish.

5. What is sancocho?
(a) A beef soup with rice.
(b) A fried meat pastry.
(c) A dish made with beans and rice.
(d) A vegetable stew with cornmeal dumplings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Abuelo sleep?

2. Why is Mami uncomfortable with Papi's idea that Esmeralda take piano lessons?

3. What does Mami's skin smell like when she picks up Esmeralda?

4. What do the families hang from the rafters in "Mami Gets a Job"?

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

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