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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the town from which Mama says they are from?
(a) Aguascalientes.
(b) Los Ranchos.
(c) Mexicali.
(d) Los Gatos.

3. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?
(a) Marisol.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Senor Rodriguez.
(d) Maria.

4. What is the name of the poor woman Mama befriends on the train?
(a) Josefina.
(b) Concita.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Lala.

5. Who is Ramona?
(a) Esperanza's grandmother.
(b) The head housekeeper.
(c) Esperanza's mother.
(d) Esperanza's best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Abuelita's opinion of Ramona's idea of how they will survive and support themselves?

2. Eventually, in Chapter 5, Esperanza misses her father and cries. Who comforts her and says they also miss him?

3. What news does Esperanza have for her first birthday morning visitor?

4. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?

5. After the fire, which of the Ortega family relatives comes to visit?

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