Esperanza Rising Ch 6-10 Vocabulary

Front

In Esperanza Rising, what does the word "stagnant" describe about the condition of the river near the camp?

Back

Still and smelly

Front

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when a character describes a house as "rickety"?

Back

Shaky and unsteady

Front

In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza feels "untethered"?

Back

Unsecured; unattached

Front

In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza "brooded" over her situation?

Back

Contemplated and fretted; worried

Front

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how did Esperanza feel when she had to adjust to her new life in the United States?

Back

Wince

Front

Weariness (In the book 'Esperanza Rising', Esperanza feels a sense of "weariness" after a long day of work.)

Back

Fatigue

Front

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when someone is 'accosting' Esperanza?

Back

Annoying; bothering

Front

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza react when she needs to adapt to her new life circumstances?

Back

Forcefully

Front

In 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza feel when someone is "taunting" her?

Back

Mocking

Front

In 'Esperanza Rising', how would you describe Esperanza's demeanor when she first arrives at the camp?

Back

Timid and submissive