Esperanza Rising Ch 6-10 Vocabulary

In Esperanza Rising, what does the word "stagnant" describe about the condition of the river near the camp?

• Moving quickly

• Still and smelly

• Fresh and clean

• Loud and noisy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when a character describes a house as "rickety"?

• Strong and stable

• Shaky and unsteady

• New and shiny

• Soft and smooth

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza feels "untethered"?

• Secured tightly

• Unsecured; unattached

• Tied down

• Locked up

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza "brooded" over her situation?

• Laughed loudly

• Contemplated and fretted; worried

• Slept peacefully

• Danced happily

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how did Esperanza feel when she had to adjust to her new life in the United States?

• Smiled broadly

• Waved excitedly

• Wince

• Jumped up

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', Esperanza feels a sense of "weariness" after a long day of work. What does "weariness" mean in this context?

• Energy

• Fatigue

• Excitement

• Happiness

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when someone is 'accosting' Esperanza?

• Greeting warmly

• Annoying; bothering

• Ignoring completely

• Helping kindly

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza react when she needs to adapt to her new life circumstances?

• Slowly

• Gently

• Forcefully

• Quietly

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza feel when someone is "taunting" her?

• Praising

• Mocking

• Comforting

• Ignoring

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

In 'Esperanza Rising', how would you describe Esperanza's demeanor when she first arrives at the camp?

• Bold and brave

• Loud and noisy

• Timid and submissive

• Angry and aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B