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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29: "Four Skinny Trees".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nenny want to buy, but Gil tells her it is not for sale?
(a) A baby doll.
(b) A music box.
(c) A typewriter.
(d) A shawl.

2. Who wins the First Annual Tarzan Jumping Contest?
(a) Titus.
(b) Carlos.
(c) Sally.
(d) Meme.

3. What do the canteen kids where around their necks?
(a) Name tags.
(b) Lunch money pouches.
(c) House keys.
(d) Beaded necklaces.

4. What does Esperanza want?
(a) A boyfriend to hold her.
(b) More siblings.
(c) A new job so that she can leave Mango Street.
(d) A new jacket.

5. What does Elenita tell Esperanza?
(a) That she will not graduate from school.
(b) That she will have a home in her heart.
(c) That she will have 6 children.
(d) That her mama is really ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Esperanza have to lie about when she shows up on her first day at her new job?

2. What happens at the end of their discussion?

3. Who has died at the beginning of this vignette?

4. What does Alicia believe she sees?

5. What kind of dog does Meme have?

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