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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Esperanza wanders away from the picnic, what does she do?
(a) She prays.
(b) She lies on the ground.
(c) She picks flowers.
(d) She "talks" to her father.

2. When Esperanza's first birthday morning visitor comes, what does he bring for her?
(a) Papayas.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Pinatas.
(d) Baloons.

3. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?
(a) A dove.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A blue bird.
(d) A phoenix.

4. Esperanza gives the babies rice water to sip. From whom does she get this idea?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) Mama.

5. What is Abuelita's opinion of Ramona's idea of how they will survive and support themselves?
(a) Abuelita is frightened.
(b) Abuelita is discouraging.
(c) Abuelita is encouraging.
(d) Abuelita is angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Abelitia's parting gift to Esperanza?

2. What is Esperanza's reaction to the girl with dirty hands who tries to hold her hand at the camp?

3. To what does Esperanza compare their living style at this camp when they first arrive from Mexico?

4. If Ramona were to stay in Mexico and remain single, what would be her life situation?

5. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?

(see the answer key)

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