Esperanza Rising Quiz Ch. 4: Las Guayabas

Why doesn't Marisol come with Señor Rodriguez to say goodbye to Esperanza on the night she flees Aguascalientes?

• Marisol doesn't know Esperanza is leaving because Señor Rodriguez cannot risk telling anyone about Esperanza and Mama's departure.

• Marisol wants to say goodbye but her father won't let her because it is too dangerous.

• Marisol is too busy playing with her other friends.

• Marisol is angry with Esperanza for leaving.

Why do Mama, Esperanza, and Hortensia have to ride in the hidden compartment of the wagon?

• They have a long way to travel and the compartment allows them to lay down and sleep.

• Women are not allowed to travel at night.

• Women are not allowed to travel with men who are not related to them.

• They have to hide because it isn't safe for women to be out at night. There are bandits and Tío Luis might have spies watching the ranch.

How did Papa reward Miguel for protecting Esperanza when bandits were robbing the house?

• Papa told Miguel he could one day marry Esperanza.

• Papa gave Miguel a new suit.

• Papa gave Miguel money.

• Papa treated Miguel to a day-long train ride to Zacatecas.

Which statement best describes the train car in which Mama and Esperanza travel?

• The car is lined with tables covered in white linens and finely dressed servers are waiting to take lunch orders.

• The car is crowded with peasants sitting on wooden benches and trash is scattered on the floor.

• The car is clean and spacious with plenty of room for the well-dressed travelers to sit comfortably.

• The car is crowded with animals and hay is scattered all over the floor.

How does Esperanza feel about riding in the train car from Zacatecas?

• She is irritated because she has to share a seat with Miguel and she doesn't think it is appropriate for a young lady to sit next to a peasant.

• She does not want to travel in the car because it is not clean and the people do not look trustworthy to her.

• She is excited because the car is so luxurious.

• She is angry because the servers do not bring lunch quickly enough.

What is Miguel's dream job?

• He wants to work for the railroad.

• He wants to be the boss of the field-workers like his father.

• He wants to be in politics like Tío Marco.

• He wants to own a ranch like Papa some day.

Why is Esperanza shocked that Mama is telling Carmen "the egg woman" about their troubles?

• Esperanza is shocked because when they lived in Aguascalientes Mama would have said it was inappropriate to tell "an egg woman" their problems.

• Esperanza thinks Mama should not talk to strangers, especially since Tío Luis could have spies on the lookout.

• Esperanza thinks the "egg woman" is ugly and Mama should only talk to beautiful women.

• Esperanza thinks Mama is being mean to the woman and she's ashamed of Mama's behavior.