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.

What metaphor does Esperanza use to describe her relationship to Miguel?

they stand on two different sides of the same rivier

the sound of grapes ready for harvest

the blooming of roses from ashes

What did Abuelita mean when she said "after many mountains and valleys we will be together?"

Esperanza was going to experience many highs and lows

Esperanza was going to have to sew a lot

Esperanza was going to do a lot of physical climbing

Esperanza was going to move a lot

What event shows that Esperanza's internal character has changed?

When she pulls the doll away from the girl on the train

Why does Marta want everyone in the camp to strike so badly?

to get more money and better working conditions

to raise awareness for the children

What is a strike as used in Esperanza Rising?

a stoppage of work due to unfair conditions

when someone hits another person

the opposite of an "O" in tic, tac, toe.

What is the advice that Esperanza gives Isabel at the end of the story?

Don't ever be afraid to start over

You're never to young to work hard

Where does the story begin?

Aguascalientes, Mexico at Los Rancho de la Rosas

Elm Street Elementary in Newnan, Georgia

Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains

What happened that caused Mama to get sick?

The dust storm led to her getting sick.

What did Abuelita teach Esperanza at the beginning of the story that Esperanza later taught Isabel at the end of the story?

Do not be afraid to start over.

Why did Miguel take the money orders from Esperanza's valise?

He used it to bring Abuelita to America.

What was Esperanza saving money for?

To bring Abuelita to the United States.

Why did Esperanza need to go to Mr. Yakota's market when there were others closer to her camp?

He was the only one that sold tortillas.

Esperanza Rising Reading Comprehension

Authored by JOHANNA OSHAROW

English

5th - 6th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How does Papa die?

He was killed by his servants.

Tio Luis killed him.

Alfonso killed him.

Bandits killed Papa.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Who burnt down Esperanza's home?

Miguel

Tio Luis and Tio Marcos

Bandits

the neighbor

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does abuelita mean in english?

sweet one

happiness

grandmother

aunt

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What was the last present that Papa gave to Esperanza?

a doll

a blanket

a locket

a pony

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does Esperanza have to leave Mexico?

She is too sad to stay on the ranch without Papa.

She is going to a boarding school.

Mama does not want to marry Tio Luis.

She wants to start a fresh life.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Tio Luis wants to marry mama because...

Mama is wealthy and he wants her fortune.

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

he wants to be a father to Esperanza.

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

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Esperanza Rising Reading Comprehension

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?

Tio Luis wants to marry mama because...

Why did Mama not inherit the land from Papa?

What had Papa ordered from senor Rodriguez for Esperanza's birthday fiesta?

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

Where is Esperanza from?

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