Esperanza Rising Book Test

Which character got sick from the dust storm?

• Mama

• Isabel

• Hortensia

• Esperanza

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character was frustrated with her living conditions and organized the strikes?

• Esperanza

• Silvia

• Isabel

• Marta

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Mama gets sick with valley fever.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the turning point that made Esperanza have to grow up and become independent?

• Papa's death

• Mama's illness

• Miguel's love

• Marta's teasing

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is Marta and her group pushing people to strike?

• to be rebels

• for fair wages and better housing

• to go to jail

• to be deported

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why are the people at Esperanza's camp not willing to join the strike? 

• They are fearful of the repercussions 
• They are happy with how things are
• They are considered lucky to have the jobs they have and live in this camp
• They don't need better working conditions 

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Mama get so sick?

• She gets sick from the dust storm.
• She gets pneumonia from the cold weather.
• She is not used to working so hard in the fields.
• The babies made her ill.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Esperanza wants Abuelita to come to the states. What is she doing to help her get there faster?

• She is working hard and saving her money.

• She is working on selling her dolls.

• She is stealing from the banks.

• She doesn't care about Abuelita.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best explains foreshadowing?

• The author gives hints about what will happen later in the story.

• The author describes the setting in detail.

• The author introduces a new character.

• The author concludes the story with a moral.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What would be a good theme (message or lesson) for Esperanza Rising?

• New things aren't worth trying.

• Letting go is tough.

• Never give up, and never be afraid to start over.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2