"Las Papas" of Esperanza Rising and Metaphors

Why did Esperanza start working in the fields?

• To impress Miguel

• To pay off a debt to Tio Luis

• To help with Mama's medical bills

• To show off to Marta

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In addition to being physically ill, Mama is also depressed.

• True

• False

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How does Esperanza change in the chapter "Las Papas"?

• She has a birthday.

• She gets into a fight with Miguel.

• She learns to crochet mittens.

• She matures and works outside the house.

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What did the author mean on page 176 when it said, “Isabel had nothing, but she also had everything. Esperanza wanted what she had”.

• Isabel is happy and that is what Esperanza desires.

• Isabel is tall and that is what Esperanza desires.

• Isabel wants to be a nurse and that is what Esperanza desires.

• Isabel is poor and that is what Esperanza desires.

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CCSS.W.5.9A

Explain the metaphor: The classroom was a zoo.

• It was chaotic.

• It was smelly.

• It was full of fur.

• It was filled with animals.

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Life is a rollercoaster.

• Life has good times and bad times.

• Life is scary.

• Life is fun.

• Life costs $104 per day like Disney's Magic Kingdom.

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Maria is a chicken.

• Maria is food.

• Maria is scared.

• Maria clucks.

• Maria eats seeds.

The ballerina was a swan, gliding across the stage.

• The balleria swam.

• The ballerina flew.

• The ballerina danced quickly.

• The ballerina danced gracefully.

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What does Esperanza work on to pass the time while sitting with Mama?

• A scarf

• A hat

• A jacket

• A blanket

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What are the eyes of the potatoes used for?

• To grow new potatoes

• To make mashed potatoes

• To see

• To feed to the animals