Esperanza Rising Quiz: Sections 1-4

What are the names of Esperanza’s parents?

• Hortensia and Miguel
• Ramona and Sixto
• Irene and Luis
• Josefina and Alfonso

What does Esperanza's papa teach her about the land?

• He teaches her how to grow grapes.

• He teaches her how to speak English.

• He teaches her that the land is alive and you can feel it breathing.

• He teaches her how to ride a horse.

Abuelita, Esperanza’s grandmother, tells her that there are no roses without thorns.

What does she mean by this?

• People should not plant rose gardens
• Troubles can be avoided if you’re careful
• Life comes with challenges
• Family is very important

What birthday present does Esperanza open from her father after he passes away?

• A doll
• A dog

• He's dead, he didn't get her anything

• A dress

What happens to Esperanza's house?

• It burns down.

• It gets swept away in a dust storm.

• Tio Luis demolishes it.

• Nothing happens to it.

What does Esperanza’s mother apologize for on the train to Zacatecas?

• Being late to board
• Not having money for the train ride
• Esperanza’s bad manners
• Her dusty clothes

What gift does Carmen give Esperanza’s mother on the train?

• 2 hens

• 2 blankets

• 2 roosters

• 2 dollars

6. The farm worker cut down the grapes with a(n) __________.

• Tallow
• Adobe
• Crochet hook
• Scythe

7. The child felt great __________ when her beloved dog went missing; she cried every day until he was found.

• Anguish
• Premonition
• Condolence
• Smoldering

8. Chris denied tripping Sam on purpose, but witnesses said his action was __________.

• Capricious
• Deliberate
• Monotonous
• Undulating