Esperanza Rising Quiz

Why does Esperanza's uncle want to marry Mama?

• He hated his brother.

• He has always been in love with her.

• He thinks they would make a powerful couple.

• He feels like it is his only option.

Which character traits best describe Esperanza at the beginning of the novel?

• unselfish, caring

• hard-working, determined

• selfish, spoiled

• mean, nasty

What happened to Marta's father?

• He died fighting as a revolutionary.

• He died fighting as a wealthy landowner.

• He works at the camp.

• He is still in Mexico.

Why does Esperanza's camp decide not to join the strike?

• They don't like the strikes.

• They need the money.

• They work in excellent conditions.

• They cannot come to an agreement.

How is the strike issue resolved?

• The laborers and employers negotiated a deal.

• The employees gave the laborers a good deal.

• The strikers gave up.

• Many strikers were deported to send a message.

What unselfish act does Esperanza do for Isabel toward the end of the novel?

• She gives her candy.

• She gives her the porcelain doll her father gave her.

• She does her work for a week.

• She helps her win Queen of the May.

How would you describe Esperanza at the end of the novel?

• hard-working, unselfish

• selfish, arrogant

• mean, nasty

• careless, unfocused

How does Abuelita return to Esperanza and Mama?

• She drives there.

• She flies there.

• Alfonso brings her.

• Miguel brings her.

Select the word that best matches the meaning of the vocabulary word based on how it is used in the text: Finally, the train stopped moving and everyone disembarked.

• exited the vehicle

• entered the vehicle

• sat down

• began talking

Select the word that best matches the meaning of the vocabulary word based on how it is used in the text: "Please be grateful for the favors bestowed upon us."

• taken away

• given/presented

• forced

• stolen