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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. To what does the narrator compare her family's first house?
(a) An outhouse.
(b) A hovel.
(c) A lard can.
(d) A sardine can.

2. What does Mami dislike about Esmeralda's piano teacher?
(a) He is arrogant.
(b) He has shifty eyes.
(c) He smells bad.
(d) He drinks too much.

3. What does Dona Andrea pour over Esmeralda's cereal?
(a) Syrup.
(b) Fresh cream.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Canned milk.

4. What can Esmeralda hear from the stoop as she holds back tears in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?
(a) The sound of the water lapping the shore.
(b) The sound of Abuela praying the rosary.
(c) The sound of the telephone ringing downstairs.
(d) The sound of Papi fighting with Abuela.

5. How does Sra. Leona attempt to embarrass Esmeralda in class?
(a) Sra. Leona accuses her of flirting with boys.
(b) Sra. Leona teases her about her speech.
(c) Sra. Leona calls attention to her country ways.
(d) Sra. Leona asks her questions she thinks Esmeralda won't be able to answer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the characters which captivate Esmeralda and her siblings?

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

3. What color shirt does Papi want on Sunday morning?

4. What is sancocho?

5. What chore to Gladys and Esmeralda do every morning?

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