Under The Mesquite

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-text review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. From which perspective is the novel written?

A) First person

B) Second person

C) Third person, limited

D) Third person, omniscient

2. What is the primary conflict of the novel?

A) Lupita fights to pursue her writing dreams.

B) Lupita struggles to belong in a new community.

C) Lupita seeks independence from her family.

D) Lupita finds strength through loss and change.

3. Which of the following transformations happens while Lupita is staying with her grandmother in Mexico?

A) Lupita embraces her responsibilities.

B) Lupita lets go of her grief.

C) Lupita conquers her fears.

D) Lupita accepts her identity.

4. Which of the following is the strongest symbol of Lupita’s characterization?

A) The mesquite

B) Her writing notebook

C) The bus ticket

D) Her acting trophy

5. Which poetic device or form is NOT a prominent feature of Lupita’s writing style?

A) Imagery

B) Simile and metaphor

C) Rhyme scheme

D) Free verse

6. How does the author emphasize Lupita’s cultural identity throughout the novel?

A) By making frequent allusions to Mexican history

B) By describing Lupita’s traditional clothing  

C) By referencing important Mexican celebrations

D) By interspersing Lupita’s verse with Spanish words

7. What does Mami’s garden primarily represent in the novel?

A) Creation and vitality

B) Dedication and persistence

C) Family and nurturing

D) Friendship and kindness

8. Which of the following is NOT a major theme in the novel?