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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Esperanza's reaction to the girl with dirty hands who tries to hold her hand at the camp?
(a) She lets the girl hold her hand.
(b) She helps the girl wash her hands.
(c) She smiles and takes both hands of the girl.
(d) She pulls away from the girl.

3. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, what did Miguel have in his pocket that proved useful?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A trap.
(c) A gun.
(d) A knife.

4. What is in the trunk that the visitors have left in Chapter 3?
(a) Old newspapers.
(b) War souvenirs.
(c) Clothes for Esperanza and Ramona.
(d) Belongs of Papa.

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

6. When Abuelita is trying to get out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?
(a) Her purse,
(b) Her photo box.
(c) Her journal
(d) Her crocheting.

7. In the myth that Abuelita reminds Esperanza of, what ultimately happens to the bird?
(a) He sings a sweet, hopeful song that encourages others.
(b) His wide wings destroy all who threaten him.
(c) He is born again out of his ashes.
(d) He spreads peace wherever he goes.

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

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

10. What picture does one of the frail beggar women carry who asks for money on the train?
(a) A picture of the Mexican flag.
(b) A picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
(c) A picture of the United States.
(d) A picture of Papa.

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

12. In Chapter 1, which birthday is Esperanza eagerly anticipating?
(a) Her twelfth.
(b) Her fourteenth.
(c) Her thirteenth birthday.
(d) Her fifteenth.

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

14. At the time of the harvest, how long had the Mexican revolution been over?
(a) Two years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Five years.

15. After the fire, what is the reason for an Ortega relative's visit?
(a) To give insurance advice.
(b) To bring soup.
(c) To bring tortillas.
(d) To renew his marriage proposal.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?

2. When Ramona discusses family choices with Hortensia and her family, where does Hortensia and her family make it known they are going?

3. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the town from which Mama says they are from?

4. On the truck ride when Marta talks about the workers' conditions and attempts to improve their lives, who is it that listens intently?

5. What do the travelers sit on in the train to California?

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