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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jibara and Fighting Naked.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mami put on the narrator's burned fingers?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Vicks VapoRub.
(c) Aloe.
(d) Neosporin.

2. What kind of music does Papi hum while he works?
(a) His favorite chachacha.
(b) The rhythms of American rock 'n roll.
(c) The words to famous boleros.
(d) The melody of rythm and blues.

3. What is a bohio?
(a) A small city dwelling.
(b) A peasant's country house.
(c) A traditional card game.
(d) A traditional jibara song.

4. What large object does Papi ask Esmeralda to bring him?
(a) A trowel.
(b) A wheelbarrow.
(c) A shovel.
(d) A cinder block.

5. How does Esmeralda burn her fingers?
(a) She touches the sunny side of the house.
(b) She touches a lit candle.
(c) She runs the water too hot.
(d) She touches the stove.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mami pour onto Papi's clothes when she throws them onto the porch?

3. Mami was happier before they moved to Macun. Which city did she live in before the move?

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

5. What did Esmeralda volunteer to do at school?

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