Esperanza Rising

Who killed Papa?

• jealous ranch owners

• bandits

• the Mexican police

• both Tios

Where did Esperanza grow up on the ranch at?

• California

• America

• Mexico

• Jamaica

Why is Marta and her group pushing people to strike?

• to be rebels

• for fair wages and treatment

• to go to jail

• to be deported

What did Miguel and Alfonso take from the ranch and hide in secret packages when they ran

away?

• all of their clothes

• gold

• Papa's rose clippings

• all of the ranch horses

What was the turning point that made Esperanza HAVE to grow up and become independent?

• Papa's death

• Mama's illness

• Miguel's love

• Marta's teasing

Where is Esperanza from?

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

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 to young to work hard

Why did the family move to California?

• the harvest was finished

• they had lots of money and wanted to move

• Papa was killed and his step-brothers burned down Los Rancho de las Rosas

What happened that caused Mama to get sick?

• The dust storm led to her getting sick.

• She ate some bad fruit.

• She had the flu.

Why did Miguel take the money orders from Esperanza's valise?

• He wanted a new truck.

• He wanted to move.

• He used it to bring Abuelita to America.