Esperanza Rising Quiz

In Esperanza Rising, what is the main reason Esperanza and her mother have to leave their comfortable life in Mexico?

• a) They want to explore new opportunities in the United States.

• b) They are forced to flee due to a murder and a fire.

• c) They are seeking better healthcare for Esperanza's grandmother.

• d) They are invited to live with relatives in California.

What is the significance of the rose symbol in Esperanza Rising?

• a) It represents Esperanza's love for gardening and nature.

• b) It symbolizes the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.

• c) It signifies the wealth and luxury Esperanza enjoyed in Mexico.

• d) It represents the hope and growth Esperanza experiences in her new life.

How does Esperanza's perspective change throughout the story?

• a) She becomes more appreciative of her privileged upbringing.

• b) She becomes more determined to fight for workers' rights.

• c) She becomes more understanding and compassionate towards others.

• d) She becomes more resistant to change and refuses to adapt.

What role does Miguel play in Esperanza's life?

• a) He is her childhood friend and they immigrate together.

• b) He is her love interest and eventual husband.

• c) He is her cousin and fellow farm worker.

• d) He is her mentor and guide in the United States.

How does Esperanza's relationship with her mother evolve throughout the story?

• a) They become distant and estranged.

• b) They become closer and develop a stronger bond.

• c) They have frequent arguments and disagreements.

• d) They maintain a neutral and distant relationship.

What challenges does Esperanza face as a farm worker in California?

• a) Discrimination and mistreatment from her employers.

• b) Language barriers and difficulty communicating with others.

• c) Physical exhaustion and demanding work conditions.

• d) All of the above.

How does Esperanza's friendship with Isabel and Marta impact her perspective on social justice?

• a) She becomes more aware of the injustices faced by farm workers.

• b) She becomes more apathetic and indifferent towards social issues.

• c) She becomes more focused on her own personal struggles.

• d) She becomes more determined to become a farm owner herself.

How does Esperanza's grandmother, Abuelita, influence her throughout the story?

• a) Abuelita encourages Esperanza to embrace her Mexican heritage.

• b) Abuelita teaches Esperanza important life lessons and values.

• c) Abuelita serves as a source of strength and inspiration for Esperanza.

• d) All of the above.

What is the significance of the fire at the camp in Esperanza Rising?

• a) It symbolizes the destruction of Esperanza's old life in Mexico.

• b) It represents the danger and instability of the farm worker's lives.

• c) It serves as a turning point in Esperanza's journey towards independence.

• d) All of the above.

What is the significance of the character Alfonso in Esperanza Rising?

• a) He is Esperanza's father and a symbol of strength and protection.

• b) He is a farm owner who offers Esperanza a job.

• c) He is a worker who loves Esperanza's father and helps her family.

• d) He is a friend who supports Esperanza emotionally.