Esperanza Rising Plums

What is the significance of plums in the novel Esperanza Rising?

• Plums represent wealth and prosperity in the novel

• Plums symbolize the hardships and challenges that Esperanza faces

• Plums are a symbol of freedom and independence for Esperanza

• Plums have no significance in the novel

How does Esperanza's attitude towards plums change throughout the story?

• Her attitude changes from indifference to hatred

• Her attitude changes from appreciation to dislike

• Her attitude changes from enjoyment to disgust

• Her attitude changes from dislike to appreciation

Describe the role of plums in Esperanza's family's livelihood.

• Plums are only used for personal consumption in Esperanza's family.

• Plums have no significance in Esperanza's family's livelihood.

• Plums are the main source of income for Esperanza's family.

• Plums are a minor source of income for Esperanza's family.

What do the plums symbolize in the novel?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Love and friendship

• Sadness and despair

• Health and wellness

Explain how the theme of plums relates to the overall theme of the novel.

• The theme of plums symbolizes wealth, luxury, and extravagance in the novel.

• The theme of plums represents sadness, despair, and hopelessness in the novel.

• The theme of plums signifies betrayal, dishonesty, and deceit in the novel.

• The theme of plums represents growth, change, and resilience in the novel.

What challenges does Esperanza face in relation to the plum harvest?

• Easy and relaxing work

• Labor-intensive work, risk of losing the crop, pressure to meet quota

• No pressure to meet quota

• No risk of losing the crop

How does the character of Esperanza develop in connection to the plums?

• Esperanza learns the value of hard work and perseverance through her experiences with the plums.

• Esperanza becomes lazy and unmotivated because of the plums

• Esperanza decides to give up on her dreams because of the plums

• Esperanza becomes a professional chef because of the plums

Discuss the cultural significance of plums in the context of the story.

• Plums represent the family's love for gardening

• Plums are a symbol of good luck and prosperity in the story

• Plums symbolize the family's heritage and the challenges they face in adapting to a new culture.

• Plums are used as a form of currency in the new culture

What lessons does Esperanza learn from her experiences with plums?

• Fear and avoidance

• Patience and perseverance

• Impatience and laziness

• Cooking and baking

In what ways do the plums represent hope and resilience in the novel?

• The plums are a sign of giving up and accepting defeat

• The plums symbolize the ability to thrive and grow even in difficult conditions.

• The plums represent despair and weakness in the novel

• The plums symbolize the inability to overcome challenges