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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. Where does Tata live?
(a) In Saturce.
(b) On the Lower East Side.
(c) In Macun.
(d) In the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn.

2. How does Esmeralda define politics in "The American Invasion of Macun"?
(a) As the sole reason for the polio vaccines.
(b) As something she is too young to understand.
(c) As something men discuss at the bus stop.
(d) As a fascinating science that explains her life.

3. How many of their vocabulary words must the children use in to write their essays in "El Mangle"?
(a) All of the vocabulary words.
(b) At least 5 vocabulary words.
(c) 3-4 vocabulary words.
(d) No more than 5 vocabulary words.

4. What is the closest city to Macun?
(a) Santo Domingo.
(b) Santurce.
(c) San Juan.
(d) Bayamon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the narrator compare her family's first house?

2. How many avocado trees does the family have left after the disaster in "Mami Gets a Job"?

3. What skill does Abuela teach Esmeralda?

4. What makes Esmeralda throw up in the cafeteria?

5. What excuse does Papi give for not having money to bring home to the family?

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