View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Esmeralda compare Miss Jimenez's calves?
(a) Chicken Drumsticks.
(b) Celery sticks.
(c) Twigs.
(d) Toothpicks.

2. What does Mami pour onto Papi's clothes when she throws them onto the porch?
(a) Water.
(b) Mud.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Oil.

3. Why doesn't Esmeralda change clothes after church in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?
(a) She is waiting for Papi to arrive.
(b) She does not have clothing to change into.
(c) She loves the white pique dress.
(d) She must return to church later.

4. Why don't boys pay attention to Esmeralda in "Letters from New York"?
(a) Esmeralda's father has threatened all the boys in the vicinity.
(b) Esmeralda has scrawny legs and a flat chest.
(c) Esmeralda keeps her head down.
(d) Esmeralda has a reputation for being unfriendly.

5. According to Dona Andrea, what happens if a child hits his/her mother?
(a) The child's mother can never come home.
(b) God will curse the child.
(c) The child cannot be buried when she/he dies.
(d) The child's father will disown the child.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what does Esmeralda compare Abuela's palms in "Why Women Remain Jamona"?

3. What does Mami's skin smell like when she picks up Esmeralda?

4. Where does Mami go to find a factory job?

5. How old is Raymond in "Letters from New York"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 245 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample