Esperanza Rising Ch. 5-10 Review

Isabel knows so much about Esperanza before she arrives because…

• Isabel visited El Rancho de las Rosas when she was young

• Miguel has visited Isabel in the past and told her about Esperanza

• Miguel sent letters to Isabel’s family telling them about Esperanza and life at El Rancho de las Rosas

• Miguel called Isabel often and sent her photos of El Rancho de las Rosas

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What happened before Esperanza fainted?

• She was upset she couldn’t hear the heartbeat of the land.

• Marta was being rude to her.

• Esperanza realized Mama was very sick.

• Isabel was telling her about her new living conditions.

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Which quote from Marta shows why she does not like Esperanza?

• “I have never heard of El Rancho de las Rosas. Is that a town?”

• “Just so you know, this isn’t like Mexico.”

• “They don’t want us banding together for higher wages or better housing.”

• “Well, my father died too. Before he came to this country, he fought in the Mexican Revolution against people like (Esperanza’s) father who owned all the land.”

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Why is Esperanza upset when her mother begins singing?

• Mama can’t sing well.

• Esperanza doesn’t like the songs she’s singing

• Esperanza can’t understand why mama is happy when their new home is crowded and dirty.

• Esperanza can hear Alfonso and Hortensia talking in the next room.

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Mama tells Esperanza there are many reasons to be happy. What are the reasons Esperanza should be happy? (More than one answer is correct).

• If they stayed in Mexico, Mama would be married to Tio Luis and Esperanza would be at boarding school.

• Esperanza can learn to overcome her hatred of Marta and try to be friends with her.

• They were lucky to be given jobs so quickly after coming to America.

• They are together.

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Isabel is concerned that Esperanza can’t do the laundry or sweep because…

• her parents will be upset

• Isabel goes to school and Esperanza only has a short time to learn to do these chores.

• the babies cry more if things are dirty.

• she thinks Esperanza will never learn to do these things because she’s too old now.

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Miguel is frustrated that he isn’t given a job at the railroad because..

• now he has to strike

• Esperanza will still be making more money than him

• they didn’t hire him because he was Mexican.

• Isabel promised him he would get the job.

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After Miguel and Alfonso show the statue, why do they get water on the train ride?

• To keep the statue in water

• To get water to drink at their new house

• To keep Papa’s roses alive

• To have water to take baths

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In chapter 7, why didn’t Esperanza leave the house?

• It was too hot

• She had to take care of the babies

• She was afraid of going out because they’re living in a dangerous area

• She was embarrassed about not being able to do basic chores

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What does it mean to strike?

• To tell everyone to leave their job and find a new one

• To come together and build homes for hard workers

• To stop working until bosses workers fair treatment

• To gather people and fight against stereotypes.

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