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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After they all discuss family options in Chapter 3, what is Ramona's request of Alfonso?
(a) She wants to know if they will stay and start a new farm for her.
(b) She wants to know if she, Esperanza, and Abuelita can go with Alfonso to California.
(c) She wants to know if she can send Esperanza with them until she can join them.
(d) She wants to know if they will write her if they find a work for her.

4. What is Juan's daughter's name?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Marta.
(d) Miguela.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 4, what family friend helps the Ortegas and their friends leave Mexico?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The family doctor.
(c) The lawyer.
(d) Senor Rodriguez.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hortensia?

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

3. What is Mama's reaction to a marriage proposal after Papa's death?

4. What picture does one of the frail beggar women carry who asks for money on the train?

5. Esperanza finally opens her birthday gifts. From whom is the porcelain doll?

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