Esmeralda Santiago Quiz

Where was Esmeralda Santiago born?

• Mexico City, Mexico

• San Juan, Puerto Rico

• Havana, Cuba

• Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

What is the title of Esmeralda Santiago’s first memoir?

• *Almost a Woman*

• *The Turkish Lover*

• *When I Was Puerto Rican*

• *América’s Dream*

What major life event does Santiago’s first memoir focus on?

• Her experiences as a college professor

• Her childhood in Puerto Rico and migration to the U.S.

• Her life as a bestselling author

• Her travels around Latin America

What U.S. state did Esmeralda Santiago move to after leaving Puerto Rico?

• California

• Florida

• New York

• Texas

In addition to writing, what other artistic field is Santiago involved in?

• Acting

• Documentary filmmaking

• Fashion design

• Music

Esmeralda Santiago often incorporates both English and Spanish in her writing. What literary technique does this represent?

• Code-switching

• Foreshadowing

• Stream of consciousness

• Irony

Santiago’s works are often categorized under which literary genre?

• Science fiction

• Memoir and autobiographical fiction

• Poetry

• Horror

Which of the following best describes Santiago’s writing style?

• Abstract and surrealist

• Straightforward and technical

• Descriptive and deeply personal

• Minimalist and ambiguous

What is a common theme in Santiago’s books?

• Alien invasion

• Immigration and cultural identity

• Time travel

• Medieval history

Santiago’s works often depict the struggles of:

• Royalty and nobility

• Soldiers in battle

• Puerto Rican immigrants adapting to American society

• Scientists discovering new planets