Esperanza Rising Las Papas Potatoes

What natural disaster strikes in "Las Ciruelas"?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Dust storm

• Wildfire

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What happens to the potato crop during the storm?

• It grows larger

• It is partially destroyed

• It is completely untouched

• It produces large potatoes

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What lesson does Esperanza learn from the surviving potatoes?

• Patience

• Humility

• Resilience

• Joy

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How do the workers protect the children during the dust storm?

• By covering them with blankets

• By taking them into the fields

• By singing to keep them calm

• By moving them to a nearby town

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which crop are Esperanza and the other workers dealing with in this chapter?

• Wheat

• Tomatoes

• Corn

• Potatoes

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What symbolizes hope in this chapter?

• The sun

• The river

• The surviving potatoes

• The dust storm

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does Esperanza learn about community in this chapter?

• It is unnecessary.

• It is weak during hard times.

• It is essential for survival.

• It can be neglectful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What change does Esperanza experience in her character by the end of this chapter?

• She wants to return to Mexico.

• She becomes less hopeful.

• She becomes more selfish.

• She learns the value of hard work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the weather like at the beginning of "Las Papas"?

• Sunny and warm

• Mild and breezy

• Hot and dry

• Cold and windy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

How does the community react after the dust storm?

• They wait for outside help.

• They plan to leave the camp.

• They come together to repair the damage.

• They blame each other.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2