Esperanza Rising Review

Front

Why do Esperanza and Mama have to leave Aguascalientes in the middle of the night?

Back

They leave at night so Tio Luis doesn't know.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the setting of the story in Chapter 1?

Back

The setting is El Rancho de las Rosas, Aguascalientes, MX.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

How did everyone react the first time Esperanza said that she would work in the United States?

Back

They laughed.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What happened to Esperanza's finger that she interpreted to be a bad premonition?

Back

She cut it on a thorn.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is NOT one of Esperanza's chores in California?

Back

Making tortillas is not one of her chores.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Who is Esperanza's main antagonist in the story?

Back

Tio Luis is Esperanza's main antagonist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does Esperanza's name mean?

Back

Esperanza means 'hope' in Spanish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is the significance of the title 'Esperanza Rising'?

Back

It symbolizes Esperanza's growth and resilience.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does Abuelita represent in Esperanza's life?

Back

Abuelita represents family, tradition, and wisdom.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What challenges does Esperanza face after moving to California?

Back

She faces poverty, discrimination, and the loss of her previous life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3