Esperanza Rising Chapter 7

What was in the secret package that Alfonso and Miguel brought with them from Mexico?

• Papa’s rose plants 
• A kitten for Esperanza
• Esperanza's favorite dress
• Some grapes from the ranch

Why does Marta want everyone in the camp to strike so badly?

• To raise awareness for the poor working conditions
• To help out her family
•  To make more money and get better living conditions
• To irritate Esperanza

Why was everyone taking showers and getting ready?

• They were going to move to another camp

• They were going to head back to Mexico

• The Jamaica was that night

• There was a birthday party to attend

Why is Mama proud of Esperanza?

• Esperanza is learning a lot about how to accept her life.

• Esperanza didn't beat up Martha for being mean to her.

• Esperanza learned how to braid her own hair.

• Esperanza learned how to speak English.

What did Marta compare the workers to?

• Cows

• Puppies

• Kittens

• Donkeys

Why was Mama disappointed in Esperanza?

• Esperanza told her "NO".

• Esperanza was complaining about what they didn't have instead of being grateful for what they have.

• Esperanza forgot to take out the trash.

• Esperanza didn't use her manners.

What can we infer about how Esperanza feels about her new home?

• She was unhappy with their situation.

• She was eager to start her new life.

• She wanted to go back to Tio Luis.

• She wanted to run away.

Why did Marta call Esperanza "Cinderella"?

• She thought Esperanza looked beautiful in her dress.

• She was complimenting Esperanza.

• She thought Esperanza looked like Cinderella.

• She was making fun of Esperanza because she didn't know how to sweep.

Why didn't Esperanza know how to wash diapers or sweep?

• Esperanza always had servants growing up and didn't have to do any chores around the house.

• She didn't want to learn.

• Her mother did all the housework.

• Papa told her she was a princess.

Why was Esperanza embarrassed the night of the jamaica?

• She didn't know how to dance.

• She couldn't believe how dirty her hair was.

• She didn't have a pretty dress to wear.

• She expected Hortensia to help her bathe - like before the fire.