Esperanza Rising Chapter 1

Multiple Choice

Why is Esperanza so excited?

• Esperanza is excited because it’s almost her birthday, and she’s looking forward to a big celebration with her family and friends.

• Esperanza is excited about a significant event or change in her life.
• Esperanza is excited because she won a lottery.
• Esperanza is excited to go on a vacation next week.

Multiple Choice

Why is everyone else so concerned?

• They are indifferent to the situation.
• They are excited about the event.
• The dad is anxious about Esperanza finding out about the celebration.

• Everyone is concerned because Esperanza's father hasn’t come back home, even though he was supposed to.

Multiple Choice

What happened to Esperanza that was “bad luck?” Do you agree  with Esperanza

that is was bad luck? 

• Esperanza pricked her finger on a rose thorn.

• It was a result of her own choices.
• Because of her mom.

• Esperanza was just being overly dramatic.