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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Someone Is Coming to Take Your Lap and American Invastion of Macun.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Someone is Coming to Take Your Lap", Esmeralda sees "ribbons" hanging from the trees. What are these "ribbons"?
(a) Pig intestines drying for sausage.
(b) Christmas decorations.
(c) Hair ribbons hanging to dry.
(d) Confetti from the last celebration.

2. When Mami was fed up with Papi, where does she go?
(a) Nuevo York.
(b) La Parada.
(c) Saturce.
(d) Macun.

3. Esmeralda learns that all men are which of the following?
(a) Sinverguenzas.
(b) Hijos de la gran puta.
(c) Caballeros.
(d) Irresponsible fathers.

4. How many eggs does the hen in the yard lay?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which trolley stop number is Esmeralda's new home located at?

2. What kind of music does Papi hum while he works?

3. What type of bugs swarm Esmeralda when she picked up the old floor boards?

4. What does Esmeralda sell at a stand in the yard?

5. What does Esmeralda call New York when she first hears that Tata has moved there?

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