Esperanza Rising-Chapter 4 & 5

What did Señor Rodriguez give Esperanza and her mom to escape?

• A wagon

• A car

• Two horses

• Two donkeys

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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.

• They didn't have anywhere to go.

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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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What was Miguel's dream job when he got to California?

• He wanted to work in the fields.

• He wanted to go to school and get a career as an engineer.

• He wanted to work on the railroad.

• He wanted to be a vaquero.

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What is the wagon covered with to hide Esperanza?

• Guavas

• Papayas

• Grapes

• Figs

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What city or town did the train stop?

• San Diego

• California City

• El Paso

• Mexicali

What were they (Miguel and Alfonso) doing that they almost missed the train?

• They were looking for snacks.

• They were looking for sodas

• They were looking for water.

• They were looking for their train tickets.

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What does Esperanza think the first time she sees Isabel?

• She thinks Isabel is a whining crybaby.

• She thinks Isabel looks like the doll her father gave her.

• She thinks Isabel is a very interesting character, and she wants to have a chance to talk with her about her travels.

• She thinks she and Isabel will become best friends

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What was the name of the girl that got on the truck in the San Joaquin Valley?

• Josefina

• Isabel

• Martha

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Why does Esperanza become upset when the family stops for lunch on their way to the camp?

• She misses her father.

• Mama becomes angry with Esperanza because of her bad attitude.

• Esperanza and Miguel get into an argument.

• Esperanza becomes upset because she can't hear the heartbeat of the valley.

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