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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mami threatens the children that if they repeat the obscenities they hear, which of the following will happen?
(a) The child will get a mouthful of hot peppers.
(b) The child will be sent to live with Tata.
(c) The child will get a severe spanking.
(d) The child will not go to heaven.

2. Where does the family live in "Dreams of a Better Life"?
(a) Sabana Seca.
(b) Santurce.
(c) Macun.
(d) San Juan.

3. What illness does Francisco die from?
(a) HIV/AIDS.
(b) Appendicitis.
(c) Meningitis.
(d) Cancer.

4. From what does Papi fashion a private room for himself?
(a) Boards left over from his job.
(b) A sheet.
(c) A closet.
(d) A toolshed.

5. What happens when Esmeralda walks home with Johannes?
(a) Johannes carries her things.
(b) Esmeralda slaps him.
(c) Esmeralda falls in the creek.
(d) Johannes tries to kiss Esmeralda.

6. What didn't Esmeralda mean to steal from the baby's piggy bank?
(a) Pesetas.
(b) Quarters.
(c) Nickels.
(d) Pennies.

7. What kind of math problem is Esmeralda called to the board to solve?
(a) Addition of percents.
(b) Addition of fractions.
(c) Subtraction of decimals.
(d) Multiplication.

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

9. Which of the following is NOT one of the images in the botanica window Esmeralda passes in "El Mangle"?
(a) A blonde Virgin Mary.
(b) The Tree of Life.
(c) The Creation scene.
(d) A bleeding Jesus Christ.

10. Which other family member lives with Tata?
(a) Uncle Chico.
(b) Abuela.
(c) Don Julio.
(d) Titi Generosa.

11. What type of business shares a wall with the family's new home in "Letters from New York"?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A liquor store.
(c) A corner store.
(d) A bar.

12. What meal do all the children agree on?
(a) Oatmeal.
(b) Arroz con pollo.
(c) Pork chops.
(d) Fried potatoes.

13. What happens to Dona Cony in "El Mangle"?
(a) Dona Cony's son dies.
(b) Dona Cony's house burns down.
(c) Dona Cony dies.
(d) Dona Cony's husband leaves her.

14. What color is Angie's room?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Purple.
(d) Pink.

15. What does Tata's breath smell like?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Oregano.
(c) Cigarettes and beer.
(d) Bile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tata drink beer?

2. What does Esmeralda's neighbor suggest as a solution to Mami's need for time alone?

3. Where does Mami go to visit the ailing Francisco?

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

5. On which street does Esmeralda's family live in "Casi Senorita"?

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