Esperanza Rising Las Guallavas

Esperanza is the daughter of a wealthy _________.

• mayor.

• grape rancher.

• boss.

• dairy rancher.

________ is killed by bandits who are angry at the large landowners.

• Esperanza's father

• El jefe

• Miguel

• Abuelita

Esperanza’s father had given her a ____________ or her birthday.

• a basket full of grapes

• a new pair of shoes

• 2 dozen roses

• doll in a beautiful white dress

The house and the __________________ had been left to Esperanza and her mother. The ________________ had been left to her uncle.

• land; grapes

• grapes; house

• land; house

• grapes; land

Tio Luis made an offer to Esperanza’s mother:

• An offer to buy the house from her at a fair price.

• A marriage proposal.

• An offer to run the ranch for her.

• An offer to take her on vacation.

Miguel and his family want to

• Stay and work for Tio Luis.

• Move to America.

• Stay with Esperanza and her mother.

• Start their own grape farm.

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 is by accepting the uncle’s proposal.

• It shows that she is very weak. Se give in because she has nothing left.

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

• It show that she is only thinking about Papa.

How is Mama a good example for Esperanza as they are leaving the El Rancho de las Rosas?

• Mama is determined to do what is right and not complain about it.

• Mama is a good example by complaining about having to leave.

• Mama is a good example by donating her clothes to the poor.

• Mama is a good example by resentfully smashing figs with her feet.

Seeing how Miguel responds to the challenges of the fire tells us what about him as a person?

• This shows that he cares a lot about Esperanza’s family and is willing to put his own life at risk to help them.

• This shows that he doesn't cares a lot about Esperanza’s family and is not willing to put his own life at risk to help them.

• This shows that he is extremely afraid of fire.

• This shows that he is very careless and doen't know what to do to help.

What character traits does Miguel show?

• Miguel could be considered weak and immature.

• Miguel could be considered scared and worried.

• Miguel could be considered careless and reckless.

• Miguel could be considered brave and mature.