Esperanza Rising Quiz

What is the main setting at the beginning of "Esperanza Rising"?

• Mexico

• California

• Texas

• New York

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Who is the author of "Esperanza Rising"?

• J.K. Rowling

• Pam Muñoz Ryan

• Lois Lowry

• Gary Paulsen

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What event leads to Esperanza and her mother leaving Mexico?

• Esperanza's desire to travel

• A family wedding

• The death of Esperanza's father

• A natural disaster

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How does Esperanza's relationship with her grandmother change throughout the story?

• It becomes strained and distant

• It remains the same

• It grows stronger and more affectionate

• They become enemies

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What is a major theme of "Esperanza Rising"?

• The importance of technology

• The challenge of overcoming adversity

• The benefits of a sedentary lifestyle

• The impact of global warming

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What job does Esperanza take up in California to support her family?

• Teacher

• Nurse

• Farm worker

• Shopkeeper

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How does Esperanza's view of social class change by the end of the book?

• She believes more strongly in social class distinctions

• She no longer believes in social class distinctions

• She is indifferent to social classes

• She is confused about social classes

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What role does Miguel play in Esperanza's life?

• He is her enemy

• He is her cousin

• He is her friend and later becomes a supportive figure

• He is her teacher

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Why does Esperanza's mother become ill in the story?

• Due to a genetic disease

• From working too hard in the fields

• From a car accident

• From food poisoning

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What does Esperanza hope for at the end of the book?

• To return to Mexico and reclaim her family's estate

• To move to New York and start a new life

• To see her family happy and healthy in California

• To travel the world and forget her past

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