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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?
(a) Her puzzles.
(b) Her mother's purse.
(c) Her ivory chess set.
(d) Her doll.

2. Why do the doctors suggest that Esperanza discontinue her visits to Mama for a while?
(a) She is making Mama depressed.
(b) She may bring contagious disease.
(c) She may get what Mama has.
(d) She should be working to pay medical bills.

3. What is the surprise Alfonso and Miguel show the women after dinner in Chapter 7?
(a) A pony.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A shrine.
(d) A kitten.

4. On the wagon ride to the train station, why is Esperanza not permitted to ride with Miguel as she wants to?
(a) Beause she is frail.
(b) Because there is no room.
(c) Because she has behaved like a spoiled child.
(d) Because women travelling at night is not deemed safe.

5. When Esperanza does the family marketing for the first time, what does Esperanza give to the poor man who approaches her and Isabel?
(a) Beans.
(b) Corn flour.
(c) Avocados.
(d) A wedge of cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?

2. In the context of this story, what is a "jamaica?"

3. When the traveling group reaches the wagon, what is it that Hortensia predicts that Tio Luis has already bragged about?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what family friend helps the Ortegas and their friends leave Mexico?

5. On the evening of the first dinner at Esperanza's cabin, what do the adults complain of?

(see the answer key)

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