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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico?
(a) He could not pass the test.
(b) He had no recommendations.
(c) He did not have the required lever.
(d) He did not have citizen papers.

2. When the Ortega's get to their family friend's house in Chapter 4, for whom does Esperanza look?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Tina.
(c) Marisol.
(d) Maria.

3. 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 journalists.
(b) A group of nuns.
(c) A group female artists.
(d) A group of female farmers.

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

5. 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) California.
(c) Spain.
(d) Baja.

6. What is Abuelita's opinion of Ramona's idea of how they will survive and support themselves?
(a) Abuelita is frightened.
(b) Abuelita is discouraging.
(c) Abuelita is encouraging.
(d) Abuelita is angry.

7. To what does Esperanza compare their living style at this camp when they first arrive from Mexico?
(a) Peasants.
(b) Beggars.
(c) Horses.
(d) Chickens.

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

9. During their handiwork lesson in Chapter 1, what snack is brought to Esperanza and her grandmother?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Tacos.
(c) Sandwiches.
(d) Chiliques.

10. What outstanding fact does Marta reveal about her father?
(a) The he is a labor organizer.
(b) That he was once rich, but chose to work in the fields.
(c) That he died in a struggle aganist wealthy people.
(d) That he started a newspaper for field workers.

11. What was the issue over which the Mexican Revolution was fought?
(a) Taxation.
(b) Communism.
(c) Waste managment.
(d) Landowners owning very large pieces of land.

12. In what country do Esperanza and her family live?
(a) Haiti.
(b) Dominican Republic.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Venezuela.

13. Who is Alfonso?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The boss of the field workers.
(c) The son of one of the field workers.
(d) Esperanza's father.

14. Eventually, in Chapter 5, Esperanza misses her father and cries. Who comforts her and says they also miss him?
(a) Hortensia.
(b) Alfonso.
(c) Mama.
(d) Miguel.

15. What is Marta's attitude toward Esperanza?
(a) She is curious about Esperanza's way of speaking.
(b) She is curious about Esperanza's clothes.
(c) She wants to learn etiquette from Esperanza.
(d) She resents Esperanza because of her former wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is going to care for Abuelita until her ankle heals?

2. When Chapter 3 begins, Esperanza is dreaming. What in her dream is trying to wake her?

3. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, Mama, Abuelita, Alfonso and Hortensia meet to discuss something. What do they discuss?

4. Who does Esperanza say she will marry some day?

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

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