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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the families have for dessert on their first dinner together?
(a) Corn bread.
(b) Rice pudding.
(c) Fried dough.
(d) Canteloupe.

2. What does Esperanza discover when she opens her valise?
(a) Her doll is gone.
(b) Her money is gone.
(c) The card she made for Isabel is gone.
(d) The valise is completely empty.

3. In a conversation between Esperanza and Isabel, where does Isabel tell Esperanza that Marta was born?
(a) In a town near their own town in Mexico.
(b) In the United States.
(c) In a town far from their own town in Mexico.
(d) Mexico City.

4. In the context of this story, what is a "jamaica?"
(a) A cigar.
(b) An omelette.
(c) A fiesta.
(d) A meat tortilla.

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

6. What does Esperanza think will make the individual in the hospital feel better?
(a) More medicine.
(b) Fresh air.
(c) For her to see Abuelita.
(d) More sleep.

7. What dissatisfaction does Esperanza have with Miguel when he tell her of his news in Chapter 12?
(a) She feels he should refuse to leave his family.
(b) She feels he should speak up for himself.
(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 demand a raise.

8. On Esperanza's day first day of work alone, what does she ruin?
(a) The bean pot.
(b) The babies' diapers.
(c) The corn shucker.
(d) The tortilla press.

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

10. How do Irene and Melina help the Ortega household?
(a) They help Esperanza with the cleaning.
(b) They bring soup to Mama.
(c) They help Esperanza with the cooking.
(d) They help Esperanza with the babysitting.

11. In Chapter 7, What is one thing that Esperanza does NOT say she will pray for?
(a) For Abuelita to get well.
(b) For Abuelita to be able to get her money from the bank.
(c) To make friends.
(d) For a piece of coconut candy.

12. What honor is Isabel expecting to win at the celebration at her school in Chapter 12?
(a) Baker-for-a-Day.
(b) First Place Baker.
(c) Harvest Princess.
(d) Queen.

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

14. Esperanza gives the babies rice water to sip. From whom does she get this idea?
(a) Mama.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Hortensia.
(d) Miguel.

15. What does Esperanza bring home for Isabel on a day she suspects will be a difficult day for Isabel at school?
(a) A bag of peaches.
(b) A bag of plums.
(c) A bag of plums.
(d) A bag of cherries.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On Saturday night, what do the women do together that Esperanza actually enjoys?

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 Esperanza talks of "La Migra", what is she talking about?

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