Esperanza Rising Ch. 1

What is Esperanza allowed to do that usually the eldest or oldest son get's to do?

• Dance

• Cut the first bunch of grapes from the vine

• Plant grape seeds in the field

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

While the farmers are hard at work for the harvest, what is Esperanza and her private school friends dreaming and talking about?

• Mr. Fox's hair

• Jr.'s birthday surprise

• Their future

  Quinceaneras

On the eve of Esperanza's 13th birthday, Esperanza's family's mood changes from excitement to nervousness. What caused this?

• They weren't sure if her presents would arrive on time.

• Papa's delayed return from work

• They weren't sure that Harley would be able to come to the party.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

How does Esperanza's grandmother, Aubuelita, try and make her feel better?

• She takes her out to McDonalds.

• She invites her to crochet with her.

• She takes her to Starbucks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Miguel and Esperanza have been friends since they were little. What seems to cause a little friction in their friendship?

• Their social status. (one is rich, one is poor)

• Esperanza is a Swifty, but Miguel isn't.

• Miguel doesn't buy Esperanza a birthday present.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

While gathering roses, Esperanza pricks her thumb. What does she believe this means?

• Roses are the worst!

• Flowers are cursed.

• This is a sign of bad luck.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who are Tio Luis and Tio Marco?

• Papa's stepbrothers.

• Esperanza's cousins

• The owners of the ranch.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What item did a ranch worker find that belonged to papa?

• His cowboy hat

• His silver belt buckle

• His wallet

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Alfonso and Miguel arrive back at the ranch. What is in the back of their wagon?

• a present for Esperanza

• grapes

• a body covered with a blanket

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does Esperanza react when she see's the body in the back of the wagon, covered by a blanket?

• She runs away screaming.

• She faints.

• She collapses to her knees, crying.