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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Esperanza say she will marry some day?
(a) The mayor.
(b) Marco.
(c) Alfonso
(d) Miguel.

3. What does Marta's family do for a living?
(a) They pick cotton.
(b) They pick strawberries.
(c) They pick peaches.
(d) They pick oranges.

4. When the traveling group reaches the wagon, what is it that Hortensia predicts that Tio Luis has already bragged about?
(a) His run for mayor.
(b) His new stepchild, Esperanza.
(c) His belt buckle.
(d) His engagement to Ramona.

5. When Mama and Esperanza pass through customs, what words are stamped on their documents?
(a) Mexican National.
(b) Workers Approved.
(c) Second Class.
(d) Immigrants Mexican.

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

7. What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?
(a) Bamboo.
(b) Tobacco.
(c) Grapes.
(d) Tomatoes.

8. What group of women help the Ortega's with their plan to survive and make a new life for themselves?
(a) A group of female farmers.
(b) A group female artists.
(c) A group of nuns.
(d) A group of female journalists.

9. In another recollection in Chapter 4, what was it that Papa rewarded Miguel's courage with?
(a) A horse.
(b) Money.
(c) A belt buckle.
(d) A train ride.

10. Mama seems to accept the situation, and once in the cabin, what does she do that Esperanza cannot understand?
(a) Mama takes a nap.
(b) Mama yells at her.
(c) Mama starts cooking.
(d) Mama sings.

11. After the fire, which of the Ortega family relatives comes to visit?
(a) Tia Maria.
(b) Tio Luis.
(c) Tio Marco.
(d) Tia Ana.

12. What is Esperanza's reaction to the interruption of another child on the train?
(a) She speaks only English to her.
(b) She puts away what she is playing with.
(c) She slyly kicks the child so that no one will see.
(d) She shyly touches the girl's hand.

13. At the time of this post-fire visit, what does the Ortega relative suggest will be an appropriate school for Esperanza?
(a) A foreign school.
(b) A boarding school.
(c) A public school.
(d) An English school.

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

15. 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?
(a) Coyotes.
(b) Bandits.
(c) Americans.
(d) Soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mama talks with Esperanza in the cabin, what does Esperanza promise her mother?

2. Who is the friend that Esperanza looks forward to spending time with right after her birthday?

3. Who is the role model for the dignity that Esperanza must exhibit to visitors?

4. What outstanding fact does Marta reveal about her father?

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

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