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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?
(a) Mexico City.
(b) Baja.
(c) Spain.
(d) California.

2. Once on the train, how does Mama manage to keep busy?
(a) She prays with a rosary.
(b) She knits.
(c) She writes in a journal.
(d) She crochets.

3. What word most accurately describes how everyone on the ranch feels about the presence of the visitors who seem to take over Papa's study?
(a) Furious.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Happy.

4. When the lawyer comes to explain Papa's will, who is to receive the income for the grapes?
(a) Abuelita.
(b) Mama.
(c) Esperanza
(d) Tio Luis.

5. Who does Esperanza consider to be her best friend?
(a) Lola.
(b) Marisol.
(c) Chita.
(d) Bertina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mama seems to accept the situation, and once in the cabin, what does she do that Esperanza cannot understand?

2. What is the one thing Juan's daughter does NOT brag about to Esperanza?

3. What does Esperanza do to earn money once she is the only one in her family working?

4. On the evening of the first dinner at Esperanza's cabin, what do the adults complain of?

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

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