Esperanza Rising

What would be a good theme (message or lesson) for Esperanza Rising?

• New things aren't worth trying.

• Letting go is tough.

• Never give up, and never be afraid to start over.

Where does the story begin?

• Aguascalientes, Mexico at Los Rancho de la Rosas

• Elm Street Elementary in Newnan, Georgia

• Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains

Why did the family move to California?

• the harvest was finished

• they had lots of money and wanted to move

• Papa was killed and his step-brothers burned down Los Rancho de las Rosas

Why were guavas important in the escape to California?

• Guavas were sold to pay for the trip.

• The women hid under the guavas in a secret compartment in the wagon so no one would suspect them.

• They loved to eat guavas.

Who taught Esperanza how to take care of babies?

• Magel

• Isabel

• Marta

What happened that caused Mama to get sick?

• The dust storm led to her getting sick.

• She ate some bad fruit.

• She had the flu.

What did Abuelita teach Esperanza at the beginning of the story that Esperanza later taught Isabel at the end of the story?

• Do not be afraid to start over.

• Always listen to your parents.

• How to cook.

Why was Miguel disappointed after his first day of work at the railroad?

• Everyone was mean to him.

• He didn't meet any new friends.

• He had to dig ditches instead of work on the engines.

Why did Marta try to convince everyone to go on strike?

• She wanted better pay and working conditions.

• She wanted to get better food.

• She was lazy and didn't want to work.

Why did Miguel take the money orders from Esperanza's valise?

• He wanted a new truck.

• He wanted to move.

• He used it to bring Abuelita to America.