Esperanza Rising Chapters 1-6 Vocabulary QUIZ

What is a scythe used for?

• Writing

• Cutting crops

• Painting

• Building

What does "premonition" mean?

• A type of fruit

• A warning or anticipation

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

Which word describes changing abruptly without reason?

• Capricious

• Persistent

• Stagnant

• Barren

What does "anguish" refer to?

• Great joy

• Great suffering

• Great wealth

• Great speed

What is the meaning of "indignation"?

• Happiness

• Anger from injustice

• Surprise

• Fear

What does "deliberate" mean?

• Accidental

• On purpose

• Unplanned

• Spontaneous

What does "smoldering" describe?

• Burning slowly without a flame

• Freezing quickly

• Melting rapidly

• Cooling down

What does "persistent" mean?

• Giving up easily

• Refusing to give up

• Ignoring problems

• Avoiding work

What is a "valise"?

• A type of hat

• A small traveling bag

• A musical instrument

• A piece of furniture

What does "barren" mean?

• Full of life

• Unable to produce vegetation

• Overflowing with water

• Covered in snow