Esperanza Rising Chapters 1-4

What is the setting of Chapter 1?

• Aguascalientes, Mexico

• San Antonio, Texas

• Los Angeles, California

• Mexico City, Mexico

When does Chapter 1 take place?

• 1930

• 1945

• 1924

• 1908

What are Esperanza and Papa doing in Chapter 1?

• Planting trees

• Celebrating Esperanza's birthday

• Cleaning their house

• Feeling the earth's heartbeat

In Chapter 2, how old is Esperanza turning?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 18

In Chapter 2, it says, "Esperanza preferred to think, though, that she and her someday-husband would live with Mama and Papa forever. Because she couldn’t imagine living anywhere other than El Rancho de las Rosas. Or with any fewer servants. Or without being surrounded by the people who adored her." What can be inferred about Esperanza based on this quote?

• Esperanza is independent

• Esperanza is wealthy and enjoys her current lifestyle

• Esperanza wants to get married soon

• Esperanza is nervous about the future

In Chapter 2, which of the following is a sign of bad luck for Esperanza?

• Pricking your finger on a rose's thorn

• Dropping a pan of water

• Biting your lip

• Breaking an egg

In Chapter 2, it says, "Abuelita might host a group of ladies for a formal tea in the afternoon, then after they had gone, be found wandering barefoot in the grapes, with a book in her hand, quoting poetry to the birds." What can be inferred about Abuelita based on this quote?

• Abuelita spends a lot of time with her friends

• Abuelita drinks tea

• Abuelita writes poetry

• Abuelita has different sides to her personality

What happens at the end of Chapter 2?

• Esperanza has a birthday celebration

• Esperanza and Mama find out that Papa is dead

• Esperanza and Miguel have a conversation

• Esperanza cuts her finger on a rose's thorn

In Chapter 3, it says, "Esperanza couldn’t talk. Her heart felt so big and hurt so much that it crowded out her voice. She hugged the doll to her chest and walked out of the room, leaving all the other gifts behind." Why is the doll such an important gift for Esperanza?

• The doll was made by Abuelita

• The doll looks like Esperanza

• The doll was the last gift Papa would ever give Esperanza

• The doll will be a beautiful addition to her doll collection

In Chapter 3, why does Tio Luis offer to marry Mama?

• Tio Luis loves Mama

• Tio Luis wants Esperanza to be his daughter

• Tio Luis wants Mama to be happy

• Tio Luis is doing it for financial and business reasons