Esperanza Rising Chapter 7

What was Esperanza responsible for?

• Washing the windows.

• Taking out the trash.

• Making the beds.

• Sweeping the platform and helping Isabel take care of the babies.

What can we infer about how Esperanza feels about her new home?

• She was unhappy with their situation.

• She was eager to start her new life.

• She wanted to go back to Tio Luis.

• She wanted to run away.

"Esperanza felt anger crawling up her throat." is an example of which type of figurative language?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

What did Miguel and Isabel teach Esperanza?

• They taught Esperanza how to sweep the platform and wash the babies' diapers.

• They taught Esperanza how to dance and shine shoes.

• They taught Esperanza how to make cafe and chorizo.

• They taught Esperanza how to play baseball and jump rope.

Why did Marta call Esperanza "Cinderella"?

• She thought Esperanza looked beautiful in her dress.

• She was complimenting Esperanza.

• She thought Esperanza looked like Cinderella.

• She was making fun of Esperanza because she didn't know how to sweep.

Why didn't Esperanza know how to wash diapers or sweep?

• Esperanza always had servants growing up and didn't have to do any chores around the house.

• She didn't want to learn.

• Her mother did all the housework.

• Papa told her she was a princess.

What was Miguel's and Alfonso's surprise for Esperanza and Mama?

• A new car.

• A new dress.

• Roses from Papa's garden.

• Papa's belt buckle.

What did Mama tell Esperanza about Papa's heart?

• It would find them wherever they went.

• It was broken because he missed her birthday.

• It was broken because Tio Luis stole his belt buckle.

• It would never be the same again.

Why was Esperanza embarrassed the night of the jamaica?

• She didn't know how to dance.

• She couldn't believe how dirty her hair was.

• She didn't have a pretty dress to wear.

• She expected Hortensia to help her bathe - like before the fire.

It was important for Esperanza to go to the jamaica...

• to dance with Miguel.

• to face everybody after she was so embarrassed in front of them.

• to convince Mama she was happy in the U.S.

• to thank Isabel for helping her during the week.