Chapter 8 and 7 Comprehension Review

Esperanza’s responsibility on the first day Isabel returns to school is all of the following except to do what?

• Help with household chores

• Take care of the babies

• Prepare dinner

• Go to the market

When the twins get sick, Esperanza shows she is resourceful by doing what?

• cooking the rice

• sweeping

• cleaning their diapers

• figuring out their sick and how to cure them

What figurative language is used in the following sentence: “A sudden blast of hot wind took the flour sack from Irene’s hands and carried it to the fields”?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What was it that Miguel and Alfonso carried from Aguascalientes?

• A bag of gold

• A rosebush

• A basket of fruits

• A suitcase

Why is Esperanza afraid to go to the jamaica?

• She is afraid of getting teased.

• She is worried about being able to communicate.

• She doesn't like the music.

• She is scared of the dark.

What is the main topic of the conversation between Mama and Esperanza after her first day alone with the babies?

• Esperanza's future plans

• Mama's health condition

• The family's financial situation

• A new character introduction

From this chapter, what did you learn about life for California migrant workers of the 1930’s?

• They built a community to support one another.

• They faced numerous hardships and challenges.

• The groups generally agreed on best ways to improve their lives.

• They were often mistreated.

What are Esperanza’s new living arrangements and her new responsibilities?

• She lives in a mansion and has no responsibilities.

• She lives in a small apartment and takes care of her siblings.

• She lives in a tent and works in the fields.

• She lives in a house and manages household chores.

“Anger crawling up her throat” (103) is an example of what kind of figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the meaning of the word 'anticipated' as used in the text?

• expected

• ignored

• forgotten

• delayed