Tio Luis wants to marry mama because...

Mama is popular among the people and he wants her to help him become Governor.

Mama is wealthy and he wants her fortune.

he wants to be a father to Esperanza.

he want to acquire the ranch so he can make a fortune selling wine.

Why did Mama not inherit the land from Papa?

Women were not typically allowed to own land.

Papa did not put anything in his will.

Mama had told Papa before he died that she would never live on the land without him.

Papa wanted Mama and Esperanza to leave Mexico because it was not safe.

Why does Abuelita decide not to go to the United States with the rest of her family?

She cannot make the travel because of her broken ankle.

She knows it is not safe to cross the border.

She does not want to leave Mexico because it is the only "home" she knows.

She doesn't want to leave Alfonso and Hortensia.

How does Esperanza celebrate her birthday each year?

By having a big birthday party.

By volunteering at the nearby church.

By donating 5 dozen roses to her neighbors.

By getting a bunch of dolls from her dad.

Esperanza Rising

Authored by Jose Torres

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5th - 6th Grade

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This quiz comprehensively assesses 5th and 6th grade students' understanding of "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan, focusing on character relationships, plot events, and thematic elements within this acclaimed immigration narrative. The questions require students to demonstrate literal comprehension of key story events such as Papa's death, the family's forced departure from Mexico, and their journey to California during the Great Depression. Students must understand complex character motivations, particularly the power dynamics between Tío Luis and Esperanza's family, the social class differences that affect Esperanza's relationship with Miguel, and the cultural significance of family roles represented by characters like Abuelita. The quiz demands recall of specific details while also requiring students to comprehend the broader themes of loss, resilience, and starting over that drive the narrative forward. Created by Jose Torres, an English teacher who teaches grades 5 and 6. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment after students complete reading the novel, allowing teachers to gauge comprehension of both surface-level plot points and deeper character development. The questions work effectively as a review activity before class discussions about immigration, social justice, and cultural identity themes, or as homework to reinforce reading assignments. Teachers can use this as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before exploring the historical context of Mexican immigration to California, or as preparation for more complex analytical writing tasks about character growth and thematic significance. The quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.5.1, RL.5.3, RL.6.1, and RL.6.3, which focus on citing textual evidence, analyzing character development, and understanding how plot events unfold throughout the narrative.

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Esperanza

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Abuelita

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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Esperanza Rising

How does Papa die?

Who burnt down Esperanza's home?

What does abuelita mean in english?

What was the last present that Papa gave to Esperanza?

Why does Esperanza have to leave Mexico?

Why had Esperanza's relationship with Miguel come to an end?

Who ran back into house when it was on fire?

Who is the housemaid?

Tio Luis wants to marry mama because...

What state are Esperanza and her family immigrating to?

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