Esperanza Rising

Where is Esperanza from?

• Aguascalientes, Mexico
• Los Angeles, California
• Cancun, Mexico
• Bakersfield, California

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following words does NOT describe Esperanza in the beginning of the story?

• generous
• wealthy
• privileged
• snobby

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What gift did Esperanza save in the fire?

• her doll
• Papa's chair
• a necklace
• her dress for someday

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What metaphor does Esperanza use to describe her relationship to Miguel?

• they stand on two different sides of the same rivier
• the sound of grapes ready for harvest
• the blooming of roses from ashes
• mountains and valleys

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Abuelita mean when she said "after many mountains and valleys we will be together?"

• Esperanza was going to have to sew a lot
• Esperanza was going to experience many highs and lows
• Esperanza was going to do a lot of physical climbing
• Esperanza was going to move a lot

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What event shows that Esperanza's internal character has changed?

• When she yells at Miguel
• When she pulls the doll away from the girl on the train
• When she gives Isabel her doll
• When she stays with the babies

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Marta want everyone in the camp to strike so badly?

• to raise awareness for the children
• to get more money and better working conditions
• to irritate Esperanza
• to help her family

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

"The uncles are vultures!" is an example of what kind of figurative language?

• hyperbole
• metaphor
• simile
• personification

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the advice that Esperanza gives Isabel at the end of the story?

• Chin up butter cup
• Keep your head high cutie pie
• Don't ever be afraid to start over
• You're never too young to work hard

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where is the family going to go in order to escape Mama from marrying Tio Luis?

• New Mexico
• California
• Texas
• Arizona

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1