Esperanza Rising practice quiz

Who taught Esperanza how to take care of babies?

• Miguel

• Marta

• Isabel

Why were guavas important in the escape to California?

• They loved to eat guavas.

• Guavas were sold to pay for the trip.

• The women hid under the guavas in a secret compartment in the wagon so no one would suspect them.

Why was Miguel disappointed after his first day of work at the railroad?

• Everyone was mean to him.

• He had to dig ditches instead of work on the engines.

• He didn't meet any new friends.

What happened that caused Mama to get sick?

• The dust storm

• She ate some bad fruit.

• She had the flu.

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

• He wanted a new truck.

• He wanted to move.

• He used it to bring Abuelita to California.

Why did the family move to California?

• Papa was killed and his step-brothers burned down El Rancho de las Rosas.

• The harvest was finished.

• They had a lot of money and wanted to move.

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.

• Always listen to your parents.

• How to cook

Why did Marta try to convince everyone to go on strike?

• She was lazy and didn't want to work.

• She wanted to get better food.

• She wanted better pay and working conditions.

What would be a good theme for Esperanza Rising?

• New things aren't worth trying.

• Letting go is tough.

• Never give up and never be afraid to start over.

Where does the story begin?

• Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains

• Elm Street Elementary in Newnan, Georgia

• Aguascalientes, Mexico at El Rancho de las Rosas