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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through El Mangle and Letters From New York.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Papi give for not having money to bring home to the family?
(a) He says his boss hasn't paid him yet.
(b) He says he gave an advance to a worker.
(c) He says his contract fell through.
(d) He says he has to support his daughter.

2. What did Esmeralda volunteer to do at school?
(a) Scold misbehaving children.
(b) Arrange the classroom.
(c) Prepare food for the children.
(d) Watch younger children after school.

3. Which saying opens "The American Invasion of Macun"?
(a) "What doesn't kill you, makes you fat."
(b) "What doesn't kill you, makes you weaker."
(c) "What doesn't make you stronger, makes you fat."
(d) "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger."

4. What does Papi order from the roadside stand when the get off the bus in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?
(a) A large plate of rice and beans.
(b) Two empanadas and a Pepsi.
(c) Two cafe con leches.
(d) Two alcapurrias and two Coca-Colas.

5. How many mango trees does the family lose in "Mami Gets a Job"?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends a box of clothing from New York?

2. Which Puerto Rican food does the American food expert fail to recognize?

3. Where does Abuelo sleep?

4. What image on the experts' chart gives Mami the chills?

5. According to Esmeralda, why couldn't Papi live in a place like El Mangle?

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