Narrator's Experiences in the Canteen

Esperanza wants to eat in the school canteen like the special kids. She convinces her mother to write a note, but faces challenges with the nuns. Despite the confrontation, she experiences the canteen, reflecting on her emotions and the situation.

What is the significance of the canteen for the special kids?

• It's a place where they can meet their parents.

• It's a place where they can eat lunch.

• It's a place where they can study.

• It's a place where they can play.

Why does the narrator want to eat in the canteen?

• To avoid washing dishes at home.

• To be with the special kids.

• To avoid going home.

• To have a different lunch experience.

What is the mother's initial reaction to the narrator's request?

• She ignores the request.

• She agrees immediately.

• She laughs at the idea.

• She refuses, fearing extra work.

What does Nenny prefer to do during lunchtime?

• Play in the schoolyard.

• Eat in the canteen.

• Go home and watch TV with Gloria.

• Stay at school and study.

What inspires Kiki and Carlos to stand in the cold?

• Their belief in the benefits of suffering.

• Their love for rain.

• Their desire to skip classes.

• Their dislike for the canteen food.

What argument does the narrator use to convince her mother?

• She will make her own lunch.

• She will wash fewer dishes.

• She will be appreciated more.

• All of the above.

What happens when the narrator presents the letter at school?

• The nun immediately accepts it.

• The nun questions its validity.

• The nun ignores it.

• The nun praises it.

What does Sister Superior say about the narrator's home distance?

• It's not safe to walk.

• It's just across the boulevard.

• It's in another city.

• It's too far to walk.

How does the narrator react to Sister Superior's comments?

• She laughs.

• She leaves the room.

• She cries.

• She argues back.

What permission does the narrator receive from Sister Superior?

• To eat in the canteen just for today.

• To eat in the canteen permanently.

• To bring a friend to the canteen.

• To leave school early.