Esperanza Rising - Las Papayas Quiz

How long did the funeral for Esperanza's father last?

• One Month

• Two Weeks

• Three Days

• Four Hours

Why did Senior Rodriguez bring papayas to Esperanza's home?

• Her mother forgot to bring them from the grocery store.

• Her father ordered them for her birthday before he was killed.

• Senor Rodriguez wanted to share the fruit with his neighbors.

• Abuelita loves papayas.

Answer explanation

See page 25 for the correct answer

_____________ is Esperanza's mother.

• Hortensia

• Marisol

• Abuelita

• Ramona

What are the names of Esperanza's uncles?

• Tio Luis and Tio Marco

• Tio Marco and Tio Hector

• Tio Juan and Tio Hector

• Tio Luis and Tio Armando

What did Mama say to convince Esperanza to open her birthday gifts?

• "You'll really like one of your presents."

• "Papa would have wanted it."

• "You will feel better once you do."

• "We should still celebrate your special day."

What did Tio Luis offer as a solution for Mama and Esperanza needing a place to live?

• Mama should marry him.

• Mama should work for him.

• Mama and Esperanza should rent a room in his house