Esperanza Rising Chapters 1-12

Which best describes Mama's character?

• timid and quiet

• proud and optimistic

• strong and aggressive

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

This character's brother joined him in California.

• Juan

• Miguel

• Alfonso

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

When the house caught on fire, Esperanza was dreaming about...

• Papa

• being drowned in the river

• a bear

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

"My granddaughter, we won't be able to communicate. The mail is unpredictable, and I'm sure your uncles will be watching my correspondence."

What is the meaning of correspondence in this quote?

• travel plans

• letter writing

• actions

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the novel, what object is a symbol for Esperanza's love for her Papa?

• rose

• blanket

• avocado

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

When Esperanza and Miguel argue, it is often about...

• being either rich or poor

• getting married

• how best to care for Mama

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

When Esperanza said the following, to whom was she speaking?

"You know nothing of my papa. He was a good, kind man who gave much of his property to his servants."

• Marta

• Melina

• Josefina

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

"Burning with humiliation, Esperanza dropped the broom and ran back to the cabin. In her room, she sat at the edge of the cot. Her face flushed again at the thought of the ridicule."

What does ridicule mean?

• unhappiness

• hate

• teasing

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Juan doesn't like it when Marta comes to the Saturday night parties. Why is this?

• Marta starts fights with the other girls in the camp.

• Marta tries to get everyone to agree to go on strike.

• Marta flirts with Miguel, and he doesn't want them together.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Why does Mama get sick?

• She stops eating and gets very depressed.

• She worked too many hours in the fields.

• She inhaled too much dust during the storm.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1