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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Esperanza and her mother are together in Chapter 7, what does Mama confess she misses?
(a) Her servants.
(b) Her garden.
(c) Her house.
(d) Her dresses.

2. In the context of this story, what is a "jamaica?"
(a) A fiesta.
(b) A meat tortilla.
(c) A cigar.
(d) An omelette.

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

4. Who is Ada?
(a) A nurse.
(b) The market owner.
(c) A woman Esperanza works with.
(d) Marta's mother.

5. What do the families have for dessert on their first dinner together?
(a) Rice pudding.
(b) Canteloupe.
(c) Fried dough.
(d) Corn bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, where did she say that she hid with Esperanza?

2. In Chapter 7, What is one thing that Esperanza does NOT say she will pray for?

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

4. What is the one thing Esperanza does NOT assure Mama of before she leaves the hospital on the day she gets her diagnosis?

5. What is Esperanza's reaction to the interruption of another child on the train?

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