Esperanza Rising Chapters 1-8

Why do Papa and Esperanza lay on the ground at the beginning of the book? (Chapter 1)

• To take a nap after a hard day's work

• To look at the clouds

• To feel the earth's heartbeat

• To stop, drop, and roll after catching fire

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What kind of crops does Esperanza's family grow? (Chapter 1)

• Grapes

• Corn

• Tomatoes

• Potatoes

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Why is Esperanza always so excited when the harvest is done? (Chapter 1)

• That means she can eat all of the grapes that she wants

• It means she'll have more time to spend with Miguel

• Because her birthday is at the end of the harvest and they have a fiesta

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What happened to Esperanza's dad? (Chapter One)

• He had a heart attack and died

• He broke his arm

• He was killed

• He left to start a new family

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What deal does Tio Luis offer to mama? (Chapter two)

• To marry her so she can keep the house and the land

• To help find Papa's murderers

• To take care of the crops now that Papa is dead

• To raise Esperanza like a daughter

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Why can't mama get her money out of the bank? (chapter two)

• Tio Luis owns the bank and he won't let her

• She doesn't know Papa's pin

• Because Papa left his money to Esperanza

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What happens to Esperanza's house in Chapter 3?

• It is robbed by the bandits who killed Papa

• It is destroyed in a tornado

• It is destroyed in a hurricane

• It is destroyed in a fire

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Which of the following describes the interaction between Esperanza and the little girl on the train? (Chapter 4)

• The little girl wants to play with Esperanza's doll, but Esperanza won't let her

• Esperanza steals a toy from the little girl

• They quickly became friends

• The little girl makes fun of Esperanza

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What job does Esperanza get on the farm in California? (Chapter 6)

• She works in the fields

• She cooks food for all of the workers

• She sews everyone's clothes

• She babysits

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Why is Esperanza not good at cleaning and taking care of the babies? (Chapter 6)

• She day dreams too much

• She is too forgetful

• She has never had to work before

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