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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: "And Some More".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of this vignette she uses a metaphor to compare herself to a what?
(a) A rushing river.
(b) An anchor.
(c) A giraffe.
(d) A red balloon.

2. What does Kiki have hair like?
(a) Quills.
(b) Feathers.
(c) Ropes.
(d) Fur.

3. What does Marin do for work to earn money?
(a) She cleans houses.
(b) She sells Avon and babysits.
(c) She tutors children after school.
(d) She works as a clerk at the grocery store.

4. “My papa’s hair is like a broom” is an example of what?
(a) A simile.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) A metaphor.
(d) Personification.

5. The Vargas kids are without respect for _________?
(a) People.
(b) Animals.
(c) All things living.
(d) Nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Esperanza comparing in her family?

2. Why are Louie’s parents sending Marin back to P.R. next year?

3. What does she plan on doing as soon as she gets back to P.R.?

4. What is Meme’s real name?

5. Esperanza believes that boys and girls live in separate what?

(see the answer key)

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