Esperanza Rising through Las Guayabas

Why do the women have to hide in the wagon?

• They have to hide in the wagon because they are scared.

• They have to hide in the wagon because they are afraid spies working for the uncles will see them.

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What event did Hortensia start talking about to help Esperanza relax?

• They talked about their birthday parties.

• They talked about when they went horseback riding.

• They talked about taking a trip outside the U.S.

• They talked about the house robbery when papa was away.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Miguel get as a reward for being brave during that event?

• Miguel's reward was the train ticket.

• Miguel's reward was a birthday party.

• Miguel's reward was cash.

• Miguel's reward was a car.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Describe the setting in the train cart they had to travel in.

• The train car was roomy with few passengers.

• The train car was crowded with plenty of passengers.

• The train cart had compartments, leather seats, bench seats, and dining cart.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

On page 67, the author writes, "When she (Esperanza) went to town, she was escorted and hurried around any beggars. And the peasants always kept their distance. That was simply the way it was." What does the author mean by this?

• Esperanza comes from a different social class than the peasants. The peasants see the difference in social class so they also keep their distance.

• Esperanza comes from the same social class.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

On page 75, Esperanza was thinking the following, "I hear that in the United States, you do not need una palanca. That even the poorest man can become rich if he works hard enough." Palanca means a connection for employment. Ask your parents if they agree with Esperanza's thoughts.

• Yes, in the U.S. you need a connection (palanca) for employment.

• No, in the U.S. you don't need a connection (palanca) for employment.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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CCSS.W.5.1A

How does Esperanza travel to the train station?

• In a wagon covered with Guavas
• In a crowded bus
• In an empty taxi
• Walked there with her family

How did Papa reward Miguel when he scared away the bandits?

• Gave him some new clothes
• Gave him a horse 
• Gave him some money 
• Gave him a train ride 

What does the little girl on the train want Esperanza to show her?

• Her doll
• Her snack
• Her shawl 
• Her crocheting 

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CCSS.RL.5.1

 What does Carmen, the woman on the train, give Mama?

• a hankerchief
• a necklace 
• 2 chickens 
• 3 tamales

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CCSS.RL.5.1