Esperanza Rising 1- Las Uvas

1.The opening scene ends with Esperanza and Papa lying on the earth -- “three hearts beating together.” Whose three hearts does this refer to?

• Esperanza, Papa, and the moon.

• Papa, the earth, and the sky.
• Esperanza, her friend, and the stars.
• Esperanza, Papa, and the earth.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

The line above is significant (important) because:

• It suggests that there is unknown wealth beneath the surface of the land.

• It demonstrates Papa’s reliance on the fruit grown on his land.

• It gives the land an identity and likeness to humans.

• It explores how Papa has prepared Esperanza to take over his ranch one day.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the phrase " The Campesinos" mean as it it used in the sentence?

• Land owners

• Field-workers

• Family members

• People who go camping

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does the word "Quinceañeras" mean as it is used in the sentence?

• A graduation party

• A festival celebrating the harvest

• A celebration of a girl's 15th birthday

• A type of Mexican cuisine

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Based on this passage, we can infer (understand) the following:

• Esperanza's uncles care a lot about Esperanza.

• Esperanza didn't have any uncles.

• Esperanza's friends are treated much better than her by their own uncles.

• Esperanza's friends were treated well by Tio Luis.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of these sentences suggests that Papa might be in danger?

• "There was still resentment against teh large landowners"

• "Papa is sympathetic and has given land to many of his workers"

• "Mama nodded and bit the corner of her lip in worry"

• "Some peasants are forced to eat cats".

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2