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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many rooms does the family move into in "Letters from New York"?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the images in the botanica window Esmeralda passes in "El Mangle"?
(a) The Creation scene.
(b) A bleeding Jesus Christ.
(c) The Tree of Life.
(d) A blonde Virgin Mary.

4. Why is Mami uncomfortable with Papi's idea that Esmeralda take piano lessons?
(a) Esmeralda is focusing on music and not school.
(b) Esmeralda is casi senorita.
(c) Esmeralda is rude to adults and is likely to embarrass them.
(d) Esmeralda does not like music.

5. What does Tata's breath smell like?
(a) Oregano.
(b) Cigarettes and beer.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Bile.

6. How many rooms does the family have in Tata's house?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

7. What does Esmeralda do to make life in El Mangle more pleasant?
(a) Esmeralda makes lots of new friends.
(b) Esmeralda draws pictures of nature.
(c) Esmeralda buries her sorrows in school work.
(d) Esmeralda sneaks home.

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

9. Where does the family live in "Dreams of a Better Life"?
(a) Sabana Seca.
(b) Macun.
(c) San Juan.
(d) Santurce.

10. Who finds Esmeralda's family a cab from the airport?
(a) Raymond.
(b) Don Luis.
(c) Tata.
(d) Don Julio.

11. What kind of math problem is Esmeralda called to the board to solve?
(a) Addition of fractions.
(b) Addition of percents.
(c) Multiplication.
(d) Subtraction of decimals.

12. What kind of work does Mami bring home in "Letters from New York"?
(a) Editing.
(b) Mending.
(c) Ironing.
(d) Cooking.

13. What job does Mami start out working in New York?
(a) Thread cutter.
(b) Seam sewer.
(c) Dish washer.
(d) Restroom attendant.

14. What is the first word of English Esmeralda hears her mother speak?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Taxi.
(d) Home.

15. What happens when Esmeralda walks home with Johannes?
(a) Johannes tries to kiss Esmeralda.
(b) Esmeralda slaps him.
(c) Johannes carries her things.
(d) Esmeralda falls in the creek.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Esmeralda's piano teacher slap her hands during her first lesson?

2. How is Uncle Chico different from Tata and Don Julio?

3. What does Esmeralda's neighbor suggest as a solution to Mami's need for time alone?

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

5. From what does Papi fashion a private room for himself?

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