Esperanza Rising Chapters 4-6

How does Mama respond to Tio Luis’s marriage proposal after the fire?

• She tells him she will never marry him as long as she lives

• She tells him she still refuses his proposal

• She says nothing to him

• She tells him she will consider his proposal

How does Abuelita respond to the fire?

• Abuelita was determined to save her crocheting bag, so she goes back in the house to rescue it.

• Abuelita was scared, so she goes back in the house.

• Abuelita was determined to save her furniture, so she goes back in the house to rescue it.

• Abuelita was determined to save her rose plant, so she goes back in the house to rescue it.

Who is suspected to have arranged the fire?

• Alfonso

• Miguel

• Esperanza's servants

• Esperanza's uncles

Where was abuelita from?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Peru

• Guatemala

Why does Mama's heart ache for the people who are getting shipped back to Mexico? 

• They traveled a long, difficult way only to be sent back.
• She knew one of the women getting sent back.
• She saw a small child all by herself.
• She wanted to return to Mexico herself. 

For what purpose are Esperanza and her family entering the United States? 

• Business
• Travel
• Vacation
• Work

How does Marta view Esperanza?

• Marta thinks Esperanza is spoiled. 
• Marta thinks Esperanza is sheltered. 
• Marta thinks Esperanza is snobby. 
• All these answers.

What does this quote mean-"Wait for the fruit to fall into your hand"?

• Be patient. 
• Always be kind to one another. 
• Treat the earth with respect.
• The earth will reap a good harvest. 

What is Esperanza's job while the others are at work.

• She packs grapes in the shed.

• She makes the beds and hangs up the wash.

• She cooks and cleans.

• She takes care of the babies and sweeps the platform.

Why did Abuelita stay behind in Mexico?

• She needed to save money.

• She had hurt her ankle and needed to stay at the convent.

• She didn't want to go with Mama and Esperanza.

• She needed to take care of business matters.