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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Angels on the Ceiling and You Don't Want to Know.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Esmeralda meets Rita, what does Rita's smile remind her of?
(a) A famous actress.
(b) Lipstick ads.
(c) The Chiquita banana woman.
(d) Colgate toothpaste commercials.

3. Which family member dies during "Casi Senorita"?
(a) Abuela.
(b) Tata.
(c) Raymond.
(d) Abuelo.

4. According to Mami, why do morenos dislike Puerto Ricans?
(a) According to Mami, the morenos are very territorial and think Puerto Ricans are invading their turf.
(b) According to Mami, the morenos are racist.
(c) According to Mami, the morenos are simple snobs.
(d) According to Mami, the morenos are afraid Puerto Ricans are taking their jobs.

5. What does the family eat when they arrive at Tata's?
(a) Arroz con pollo.
(b) Empanadas.
(c) Stew.
(d) Asopao.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why wouldn't a mugger find money in Mami's purse?

3. How old is Esmeralda when the family moves to New York?

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

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

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