From Esperanza Rising

How does the author's cultural background influence the story?

• The author criticizes the conditions that migrant farm workers from Mexico faced.

• The author explains why many people immigrated to the United States in the 1930's.

• The author feels that Mexican immigrants are treated unfairly in the United states.

• The author writes about a situation similar to her Mexican grandmother's

Which statement best describes Mama's point of view in the story?

• Mama thinks all people, even the poor and dirty, deserve respect and compassion.

• Mama secretly agrees with Esperanza but has to act as if she likes the peasants.

• Mama regrets that she and Esperanza have to work because they are poor now.

• Mama thinks Esperanza should protect the doll because it was her father's last gift.

2b. Which sentence from the story best supports the correct answer to Part A?

• "Why did Mama bother crocheting lace?"

• "Mama and Hortensia both stopped their needles and started at Esperanza."

• " I am sorry for my daughter's bad manners."

• " As difficult as it isto accept, our lives are different now."

Why do you think Esperanza is struggling with the idea of riding the train with the peasants?

• she was annoyed and tired.

• She thought they were beneath her.

• She is nervous and afraid.

• She did not like poor people

How does Esperanza's refusal to share her doll propel the story's action?

• Mama lectures her saying that she must accept her new life.

• Mama apologizes for her daughter behavior.

• Mama agrees with her but has to act as if she likes the peasants.

• Mama looks away and does say a word.

In paragraph 10 what does jerked mean?

• it means to dance

• it means to pull away quickly

• to fall repeatedly

• to run awkwardly

What is a summary for story?

• Esperanza and Mama are searching for a better life away from Tio Luis. Their servants agree to hide them in exchange for money; however, there is no money to give. Mama, has to find a way to make money to keep her and Esperanza safe so no one discovers where they are going or where they will be hiding.

• Esperanza and Mama are moving to California in search of Esperanza long lost father. He has been injured during the war and has lost his memory. Mama is determined to find him to help bring her family back together. However, Esperanza is afraid something bad will happen and that they will get lost along the way.

• Esperanza and Mama are moving to California with their servants to avoid having to live with Tio Luis. It is difficult for both of them but Mama is determined to make the best of the situation even though Esperanza is disgusted by the people and conditions and refuses to accept that this situation is her new life.

• Esperanza and Mama are used to living poor but are running away so no one can steal there newly found wealth. Esperanza finds it difficult to be around those that are poor because she does not want to be poor again. Mama is trying to make the best out of the situation but knows that Esperanza is paranoid.