Esperanza Rising Chapters 5 & 6

Why was it unsafe for the women to ride in the front of the wagon?

• They might be attacked by bandits or be seen by one of the uncle’s spies.

• They might get in a crash.

• They might get attacked by wild animals.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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CCSS.RI.8.1

What does Hortensia tell Esperanza to make her feel better?

• Hortensia tells Esperanza to remember a fun time with Papa.

• Hortensia tells Esperanza to remember her birthday pary.

• Hortensia tells Esperanza to remember when they hid from the thieves.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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What was Miguel’s reward from Papa? What does Papa buy for Esperanza and Miguel?

• Papa rewarded Miguel with a new job.

• Papa rewarded Miguel with a train ride.

• Papa rewarded Miguel with money.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the peasant girl want from Esperanza?

• The girl wants to play with Esperanza’s doll from Papa.

• The girl wants to play with Esperanza’s hair brush.

• The girl wants to play with Esperanza’s yarn.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

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CCSS.RL.8.7

Why is Miguel excited to go to the United States?

• Miguel is excited because he is ready for a change.

• Miguel is excited because he has never been there before.

• Miguel is excited because he will be able to get a job on a railroad.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.1.1

Choose the event that happened FIRST

• Carmen gave Esperanza a piece of coconut candy.

• Senor Rodríguez let Esperanza, Mama, Miguel, Alfonso and Hortensia into the barn.

• Carmen gives the beggar some money.

• They arrive in the village of Zacatecas.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Where did Esperanza finally get off of the train?

• Esperanza got off the train in California.

• Esperanza got off the train in Texas.

• Esperanza got off the train at Mexicali.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Why were people getting on trains back toward Mexico?

• They were being sent back because they had no papers or proof of work.

• They were being sent back because there was no work for them to do.

• They were being sent back because they changed their minds and didn't want to work anymore.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Why did Isabel’s family have to live in a tent at one time?

• Isabel’s family had to live in a tent because they couldn't afford rent.

• Isabel’s family had to live in a tent because they were working for a farm that did not give them lodging.

• Isabel’s family had to live in a tent because they didn't have jobs.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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Why is Marta critical of Papa? Marta thinks Papa is like the other rich land owners who do not help the poor.

• Marta thinks Papa is too nice to everyone and that's why his family is having trouble now.

• Marta thinks Papa is a cruel man.

• Marta thinks Papa is like the other rich land owners who do not help the poor.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6