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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are Papa's older step brothers?
(a) Ramon and Wilson.
(b) Tio Luis and Tio Marco.
(c) Cayo and Minte.
(d) Roberto and Leo.

2. Who made the first cut at harvest time?
(a) Mama.
(b) Papa.
(c) The mayor.
(d) Esperanza.

3. What is Abelitia's parting gift to Esperanza?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A poem.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A basket of figs.

4. After Papa's will is discussed, who proposes marriage to Mama?
(a) Tio Luis.
(b) Tio Marco.
(c) Alfonso.
(d) Senor Rodriguez.

5. What is Mama's reaction to a marriage proposal after Papa's death?
(a) She says yes.
(b) She says she will answer him when her period of grieving is over.
(c) She says she will think about it.
(d) She refuses to marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. While the family is waiting for Papa to come in from the fields at the end of the day, who is it that the family worries about?

2. Who is Hortensia?

3. After the fire, what is the reason for an Ortega relative's visit?

4. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, Mama, Abuelita, Alfonso and Hortensia meet to discuss something. What do they discuss?

5. Who does Esperanza consider to be her best friend?

(see the answer key)

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