Esperanza Rising Chapter 5

What Memory Moment is on pages 91-92? 

• Esp. remembers when her and Miguel played together as children. 
• Esp. remember when Abuelita taught her to sew.
• Esp. remembers when her and Papa felt the earth's heartbeat.
• Mama remembers when Esperanza was born. 

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. 

Who told Esperanza to "be patient and the fruit will fall into your hand"?

• Mama
• Miguel
• Tio Luis
• Papa

How does Marta view Esperanza?

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

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. 

What one thing does Marta and Esperanza have in common? 

• They both love figs.
• They both have porcelain dolls.  
• They both enjoy dancing.
• Both of the girls' fathers have died.

At the end of the chapter, Esperanza understood that she __________________.

• would be a great worker.
• she did not like Marta.
• she did not want to marry Miguel.
• will have a hard time making new friends. 

When Isabel meets Esperanza for the first time, what does she ask her? 

• "Were you really so very wealthy? Did you always get your way?"
• "Why did you say you and Miguel were on different sides of the river?"
• "What kind of fancy dresses did you wear?"
• "Why did you decide to come to Mexico?"

During this chapter, what is the new setting? 

• Mexico
• California
• Texas
• Florida

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

• Business
• Travel
• Vacation
• Work