Esperanza Rising final test - 4th

Where does the story begin?

• Central Valley, California

• Quail Valley, California

• Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains

• Aguascalientes, Mexico at Los Ranchos de la Rosas

The main setting of the book takes place in:

• Aguascalientes, Mexico

• Central (Valley) California

• Central America

• San Diego, California

Why did Esperanza, Mama, and the others move away to go to California?

• The harvest was finished and everyone moves.

• They had lots of money and wanted to move for a new life.

• Papa was killed and his step-brothers burned down Los Rancho de las Rosas, leaving them with nothing.

• They wanted more money to spend because they were used to being rich.

Why were guavas important in the escape to California?

• Guavas were sold to pay for the trip to California.

• The women hid under the guavas in a secret compartment in the wagon.

• They loved to eat guavas. It reminded Esperanza of her Papa.

This character in Esperanza Rising is Mama's housekeeper, Alfonso's wife, and Miguel's mother. [Just her first name -- spelling and capital letters count, so use your book]

Who taught Esperanza how to take care of babies? (Las Cebollas - Onions)

• Magel

• Isabel

• Marta

• Abuelita

What happened that caused Mama to get sick? (Las Ciruelas - Plums)

• The dust storm carried spores that got into her lungs.

• She ate some bad fruit.

• She had gotten a virus, like the flu.

• Mama was sick and tired of working because she was not used to it.

Why was Miguel disappointed after his first day of work at the railroad? Choose TWO answers. (Los Duraznos - Peaches)

• Everyone was mean to him.

• He didn't meet any new friends.

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

• Other new workers took his job for less pay.

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

• She wanted better pay, working conditions, and equal laws.

• She wanted to get better food for her mother and family.

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

• They listened to Cesar Chavez, that's why.

Why did Esperanza help Marta when she was in trouble? (Las Esparragos - Asparagus)

• Esperanza thought of Marta's mother and couldn't let her become alone.

• Esperanza is always kind and nice.

• Marta was Esperanza's good friend.

• She just knew Marta would help her if she were in trouble too.