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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, who tells Esperanza that the strike that was planned for the next day will not take place?
(a) Mama.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Alfonso.
(d) Isabel.

2. Who encourages Esperanza to do her first job well so she will get hired again?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Hortensia.
(c) Irene.
(d) Juan.

3. What dissatisfaction does Esperanza have with Miguel when he tell her of his news in Chapter 12?
(a) She feels he should demand a raise.
(b) She feels he should refuse to leave his family.
(c) She feels that if he is a foreman, he should be able to get a raise and time off.
(d) She feels he should speak up for himself.

4. Early in Chapter 11, what is Esperanza's criticism of the strikers?
(a) They were dirty.
(b) Their language was vulgar.
(c) They were abusive to their own people.
(d) They only listen if you agree with them.

5. When Esperanza asks Josefina where the officials will take the workers, she answers that their final destination will be_______.
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) El Paso.
(c) Mexico.
(d) San Jose.

6. What spring crop does Esperanza notice seems to be replaced with new tall plants almost instantly after being picked?
(a) Celery.
(b) Broccoli.
(c) Corn.
(d) Asparagus.

7. On Christmas day, what does Esperanza see that she wishes she could give to her mother?
(a) A red coat with a shiny pin.
(b) A Pinata.
(c) A Christmas tree.
(d) A statue.

8. On Christmas day, what does Esperanza give her mother?
(a) A yarn doll she made.
(b) A stuffed baked potato.
(c) A smooth stone from the field.
(d) A shawl.

9. During the harvest time, who becomes ill?
(a) Mama.
(b) Hortensia.
(c) Juan.
(d) Josefina.

10. Who is Mr. Yakota?
(a) The market owner.
(b) The doctor's nephew.
(c) The strike organizer.
(d) The foreman.

11. When the families are out in the field, who comes to visit Esperanza?
(a) Melina and Irene.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Marta.
(d) Isabel.

12. Who yells out, "It is a sweep!" in Chapter 11?
(a) Isabel.
(b) Josefina.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) Marta.

13. As Chapter 12 begins, what celebration is coming up in at Isabel's school?
(a) May Day.
(b) Harvest Ball Day.
(c) Cake Contest Day.
(d) Pie Contest Day.

14. At the market, what does Esperanza buy to give to her mother?
(a) A pinata.
(b) Socks.
(c) A sweater.
(d) A robe.

15. After Isabel's news about the new building project, what news does Miguel come home with?
(a) He has been transferred to Northern California.
(b) He was denied a raise.
(c) He has been promoted to foreman.
(d) He lost his job.

Short Answer Questions

1. With someone sick, how do Alfonso and Juan make conditions better?

2. After the first crop of harvest time is picked, what is the next crop ready to harvest?

3. In Chapter 8, what kind of storm forces the workers back to the cabin?

4. Chapter 10 is entitled "The Avocados." What is the significance of the avocados in this chapter?

5. In Chapter 10, Miguel gets a new job. Where is this job?

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