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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Miss Brown, the homeroom teacher, wear?
(a) Shoulder pads.
(b) Pencil skirts.
(c) Sweat pads.
(d) Blazers.

4. When she first arrived in El Mangle, why wouldn't Esmeralda drink water?
(a) Esmeralda was on a thirst strike.
(b) Esmeralda learned about parasites in school.
(c) Esmeralda developed a taste for cafe con leche.
(d) Esmeralda feared it came from the lagoon.

5. What illness does Francisco die from?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Appendicitis.
(c) Meningitis.
(d) HIV/AIDS.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Esmeralda and the children stay cooped up inside now that they live in Brooklyn?

2. Where does the family live in "Dreams of a Better Life"?

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

4. What is the first word of English Esmeralda hears her mother speak?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Esmeralda scream at Don Luis during her piano lessons?

2. How has Mami's appearance changed after her return from New York?

3. Explain why Esmeralda laughs at Sra. Leona at the end of "El Mangle".

4. Why does Esmeralda say that it is impossible to escape the stench when her family lives in El Mangle?

5. Discuss the differences between Angie and Gladys.

6. How does Esmeralda describe her first experience of snow?

7. Describe the house the family moves into at the beginning of "Letters from NY".

8. Explain the deal Esmeralda strikes with Mr. Gray.

9. What happens when Don Joaquin calls on sinners to cast off evil?

10. How does Esmeralda describe the stewardesses at the beginning of "Angels on the Ceiling"?

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