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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Shot at It and Epilogue: One of These Days.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Sra. Leona attempt to embarrass Esmeralda in class?
(a) Sra. Leona calls attention to her country ways.
(b) Sra. Leona accuses her of flirting with boys.
(c) Sra. Leona teases her about her speech.
(d) Sra. Leona asks her questions she thinks Esmeralda won't be able to answer.

3. What does Miss Brown, the homeroom teacher, wear?
(a) Blazers.
(b) Shoulder pads.
(c) Sweat pads.
(d) Pencil skirts.

4. Why does Esmeralda's mother call her Negi?
(a) She has dark hair.
(b) It was her first word.
(c) It is a shortened version of her middle name.
(d) She has dark skin.

5. Who gives Esmeralda piano lessons?
(a) Don Pablo.
(b) Don Luis.
(c) Don Raul.
(d) Don Joaquin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mami keep a small notebook in her purse?

2. What kind of business do Mami and Papi start together?

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

4. What do Norma's eyes resemble?

5. What do the children use to block out the sound of the bar next door?

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