2. Which memory causes Esmeralda to cry in "El Mangle"?
(a) The memory of watching sunsets from the porch with her father.
(b) The memory of her old school.
(c) The memory of the flamboyan tree in the backyard.
(d) The memory of Abuela's house.

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

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

5. What didn't Esmeralda mean to steal from the baby's piggy bank?
(a) Quarters.
(b) Pennies.
(c) Nickels.
(d) Pesetas.

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

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

8. Why wouldn't a mugger find money in Mami's purse?
(a) Mami always gave cash to the children to carry.
(b) Mami never had enough money to carry cash.
(c) Mami carried cash in her bra.
(d) Mami carried money in a wallet in her skirt pocket.

9. To what does Esmeralda compare her developing breasts?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Egg yolks.
(c) Hills.
(d) Tennis balls.

10. Mami threatens the children that if they repeat the obscenities they hear, which of the following will happen?
(a) The child will be sent to live with Tata.
(b) The child will not go to heaven.
(c) The child will get a mouthful of hot peppers.
(d) The child will get a severe spanking.

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

12. Who gives Esmeralda piano lessons?
(a) Don Joaquin.
(b) Don Raul.
(c) Don Luis.
(d) Don Pablo.

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

14. Why does Esmeralda wear her special white dress in "El Mangle"?
(a) Esmeralda is baptized.
(b) Esmeralda participates in funeral rites.
(c) Esmeralda must impress Mami's employer.
(d) Esmeralda goes to a school function.

15. What does Esmeralda's neighbor suggest as a solution to Mami's need for time alone?
(a) Factory work.
(b) Boarding school.
(c) Sunday school.
(d) Babysitting.