Esmeralda Santiago Quiz

What significant life change did Esmeralda Santiago experience at the age of thirteen?

• She moved to Harvard University.

• She started her own media production company.

• She moved to New York City from Puerto Rico.

• She won an award for her writing.

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Which school did Esmeralda Santiago attend when she first moved to New York City?

• Harvard University.

• Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

• P.S. 33.

• Ellery Street School.

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What was the result of the series of tests Esmeralda Santiago took at P.S. 33?

• She was placed in a class for students who needed to learn English.

• She was placed in the class for the smart kids.

• She was asked to leave the school.

• She was given special recognition for her artistic talents.

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What inspired the 1980 movie "Fame"?

• Esmeralda Santiago's memoir.

• The Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

• The guidance counselor Mr. Barone.

• The city of New York.

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What did the narrator want to be when they were very young?

• A teacher

• A cartographer

• A jibara

• A topographer

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What type of test did the narrator take that suggested they would be good at helping people?

• Personality test

• Aptitude test

• Intelligence test

• Skills test

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Which career did Mr. Barone suggest might be suitable for the narrator based on the test results?

• Teaching

• Nursing

• Communications

• Engineering

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How long had Yolanda been in New York before the events of the story?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

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What languages did the narrator and Yolanda use to communicate?

• English and French

• Spanish and English

• Spanish and Italian

• English and German

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What did Mr. Barone ask the narrator about her future aspirations?

• If she wanted to be a teacher

• What she wanted to do when she grew up

• If she liked helping people

• If she wanted to be a model

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