Esperanza Rising Final Test

Front

What did Esperanza cut her finger on while waiting for her father in the garden?

Back

A thorn.

Front

What was the last present Papa gave to Esperanza?

Back

A doll.

Front

Why is there trouble between Esperanza and Miguel?

Back

Because she told him they could never marry.

Front

Why were guavas important in the escape to California?

Back

The women hid under the guavas in a secret compartment in the wagon so no one would suspect them.

Front

Who burned down the ranch house?

Back

Tio Luis & Tio Marcos.

Front

What does Esperanza's relationship with her father symbolize?

Back

The bond of family and the loss of security.

Front

What role do the characters of Tio Luis and Tio Marcos play in the story?

Back

They represent the antagonists who threaten Esperanza's family.

Front

How does Esperanza's character develop throughout the story?

Back

She grows from a privileged girl to a resilient and independent young woman.

Front

What is the significance of the doll in the story?

Back

It symbolizes Esperanza's childhood and the innocence she loses.

Front

What does the garden represent for Esperanza?

Back

It represents her past life and the beauty she longs for.