Section II Quiz

Since the visas (paper) were burned during the fire, how are Esperanza and her mama going to be able to immigrate to the United States?

• Abuelita will have the nuns get them duplicates
• They will sneak through the border.
• They will take a boat through the Gulf of Mexico.
• Alfonso will sneak them in a wagon across the border.

What did Abuelita mean when she said "after many mountains and valleys we will be together?"

• Esperanza was going to have to sew a lot
• Esperanza was going to experience many highs and lows
• Esperanza was going to do a lot of physical climbing
• Esperanza was going to move a lot

Who helped the family escape?

• Tio Luis
• Senor Rodriguez
• Miguel
• Tio Marcos

Why do the women have to hide in the wagon?

• They have to hide in the wagon because they are scared.
• They have to hide in the wagon because they are afraid spies working for the uncles will see them.
• They didn't have anywhere to go

What is the wagon covered with to hide Esperanza?

• Guavas
• Papayas
• Grapes
• Figs

What was Miguel's dream job when he got to California?

• He wanted to work in the fields.
• He wanted to go to school and get a career as an engineer.
• He wanted to work on the railroad.
• He wanted to be a vaquero.

What city or town did the train stop?

• San Diego
• California City
• El Paso
• Mexicali

What were they (Miguel and Alfonso) doing that they almost missed the train?

• They were looking for snacks.
• They were looking for sodas
• They were looking for water.
• They were looking for their train tickets.

Why does Esperanza become upset when the family stops for lunch on their way to the camp?

• She misses her father.
• Mama becomes angry with Esperanza because of her bad attitude.
• Esperanza and Miguel get into an argument.
• Esperanza becomes upset because she can't hear the heartbeat of the valley.

Why does Mama make a yarn doll for the little girl on the train?

• Mama had extra yarn and the little girl asked her to make one.
• Mama made one because the little girl paid her to.
• Esperanza would not let the little girl see her doll, so Mama made one for the little girl.
• Mama felt bad because the little girl was so dirty so she made one so the little girl would leave her alone.