Las Papas Comprehension Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses the root word of 'paced' as it is used above?

• Everyone works at their own pace to get things done.

• Marion tried to pace herself while she was taking the test.

• She nervously paced back and forth waiting for the test results.

• The runner paced all of his team members during the race.

What is Esperanza's MAIN problem in this chapter?

• She must make Isabelle plenty of yarn dolls.

• She must try to keep her job while other workers are striking.

• She must try to keep Mama alive so they can go back to Mexico.

• She must make enough money to bring Abuelita to Mama.

Why is the fact that Esperanza cannot remember what gifts she received a significant section in this chapter?

• Esperanza feels that gifts are a complete waste of time.

• Esperanza never really cared about the gifts she received back home.

• Esperanza now realizes that there are more important things than wealth.

• Esperanza has been suffering memory loss since Mama became ill.

What does the selection above suggest about how Esperanza has changed?

• Now matured, Esperanza, lovingly remembers a time when happiness reflected not having any worries in life rather than having riches.

• Now tired, Esperanza, wishes she could have the wealthy lifestyle that she once lived so she could leave this camp.

• Now poor, Esperanza, realizes that having dolls made out of yarn are just as valuable as having dolls made of porcelain.

• Now wiser, Esperanza, knows that if she were to return to El Rancho de las Rosas, she would know how to work with potato eyes.

Select three details below that support your answer to Part A.

• She wanted so few worries that something as simple as a yarn doll would make her happy.

• Esperanza’s eyes riveted on the coat and the jewelry.

• The doctor had moved Mama to a ward for people with long-term illnesses.

• I want Mama to get well. I want more work. And...I want soft hands.

• Isabel had nothing, but she also had everything. Esperanza wanted what she had.

What is the significance of the zigzag blanket that Abuelita taught Esperanza how to crochet?

• Esperanza uses the skill of crocheting to keep her mind busy from worry.

• Esperanza feels that the blanket will keep Mama from dying.

• Esperanza is able to crochet like Abuelita has been trying to get her to do.

• Esperanza identifies with the highs and lows of life that the zigzag pattern represents.

What do you want for Christmas this year. asking Isabel.

• this year." asked

• this year? asked

• this year?" asked

• correct as is

She stared at her hands and took a deep breath.

• staired

• stair

• staring

• correct as is

After three weeks of potato eyes they were dryed and cracked from the starch that had soaked through her gloves.

• eyes, they were dried

• eyes, they were dryed

• eyes, they where dried

• correct as is