Esperanza Rising: Chapters 4-7 (39-120)

What happened to Esperanza’s home in Aguascalientes?

• It was repaired.

• It was on fire.

• It was robbed.

Who caused the fire to Esperanza’s home?

• wild animals

• The servants

• Uncle Tomas and Tio

What does Romana suggest to Hortensia instead of marrying Tio Luis?

• Go to the United States.

• They should steal his money.

• Call the police.

What is the story of the Phoenix?

• Hearing the heartbeat of the land.

• When you fly, you touch the sky.

• new life rising from the ashes.

How did the family leave El Rancho de Las Rosas

• In an airplane.

• Left during the middle of the night in a wagon.

• On a boat.

What does Esperanza say she is leaving behind in Mexico?

• Papa, Abuelita, her old life

• Nothing. She is excited to leave.

• Her uncles.

What is Mama’s advice to Esperanza about Papa?

• Papa's heart will find us wherever we go.

• He is always watching over us.

• He would want us to be happy.

What are some descriptions of the car train Esperanza was in?

• dirty with poor people

• clean and with rich people

• filled with couches and pillows

Why didn’t Esperanza want the other girl in the train to touch her doll?

• The girl was big and strong

• The girl was a stranger and dirty

• She couldn't speak English

Why are Mama’s rules about sharing personal information and talking to strangers different?

• They're not. She doesn't share personal information.

• They are just like the poor people now.

• Esperanza told her Mama to change them.