Esperanza Rising Chapter 2

At the start of Chapter 3, what does Esperanza dream about?

• Her Papa singing, "Happy Birthday" to her

• Bandits hurting her and Papa

• Growing papayas

• Her Abuelita teaching her how to knit/crochet

What does Tio Luis ask Mama to do?

• Take Esperanza on a vacation to cheer her up

• Be his wife

• Throw Esperanza a birthday party

• Cook him a fancy dinner

What is Miguel planning to do?

• Marry Esperanza

• Get revenge on the bandits who killed Esperanza's father

• Become a landowner

• Leave to the United States for work

What was Tio Luis wearing that made Esperanza cry?

• Papa's boots

• Papa's belt buckle

• Papa's cowboy hat

• Papa's jacket

Why does the lawyer tell Esperanza's mom (Ramona) to be careful with Tio Luis?

• Because he is sick

• Because he will take Esperanza away

• Because he will hurt Abuelita

• Because he is a devious, dangerous man

What happened to Esperanza's house?

• The house was decorated for the funeral

• The house was destroyed in an earthquake

• The house was burned down

• The house was destroyed in a tornado

Who rescued Abuelita from the burning house?

• Sixto

• Miguel

• Luis

• Alfonso

2. What can we tell about Mama as a person, when she accepts the uncle's proposal?

• It shows that she is very strong. The only way she can protect Esperanza, Abuelita, and all the servants are by accepting the uncle’s proposal.

• It shows that she is very weak. She gives in because she has nothing left.

• It shows she doesn't care about anyone but herself..

• It shows that she is only thinking about Papa.

How are Miguel's character traits different from Esperanza's?

• He is brave and is not thinking about the past. Esperanza is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

• She is brave and is not thinking about the past. Miguel is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

• He is doesn't care about the past. Esperanza is happy and thinking only about the future.

• She is only thinking about the past future. Miguel is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

What is the name of Esperanza's home?

• El Rancho de las Rosas

• Aguascalientes

• Mexican farmland

• Las Uvas