Esperanza Chapters 5 - 8

Where was it that Esperanza, Mama, and Hortensia hid?

• In between the bales of hay.

• Under the bottom of the wagon.

• Behind the wagon bench.

• Under the fake floor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "renegade" mean in the sentence below?

They were renegades who thought they had permission to steal from the rich and give to the poor.

• real people

• people who do not follow the rules

• people who try to help others

• people who give to the poor

What was the prize Miguel won for protecting Esperanza?

• fruit on a stick

• a train ride

• new clothes

• ten dollars

Which of the following were true? Select all that apply.

Why didn't Esperanza want to sit in the railroad car that they were in?

• it was not clean

• there were no seats

• Mama was sitting in a different section

• father would not have allowed it

• the people did not look trustworthy

How did Esperanza show bad manners?

• she ate in front of the poor people

• she would not talk to anyone

• she grabbed her doll away from the girl

• she cried

What job did Miguel want to get in California?

• a railroad worker

• a store keeper

• a teacher

• a farmer

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

Mama and the women exchanged gifts on the train. What did they exchange?

• clothing and fruit

• books and dolls

• candy and roses

• lace table coverings and chickens

What does "stagnant" mean in this sentence. Inside, the air was stagnant and thick with the smell of body odor.

• not moving

• strong

• smelly

• sweet

There are many metaphors in this book. What is a metaphor?

• a way to compare things

• a simple way to explain things

• a mean answer

• a word that sounds like a real life sound

Why was the wooden building a good thing for the toilets?

• it kept the mess out of the living quarters

• some toilets did not work

• some people had to use ditches

• there was a place for women and men to use