Esperanza Rising

Who burned down the ranch house?

• Tio Luis & Tio Marcos

• the bandits

• Alfonso

• Miguel

Why was Esperanza so upset when she first saw Tio Luis at the reading of the will?

• He was holding the will with a huge grin.

• He was on one knee proposing to Ramona.

• He was holding Papa's checks from the bank.

• He was wearing Papa's belt buckle.

Where is the family going to go in order to escape Mama from marrying Tio Luis?

• New Mexico

• California

• Texas

• Arizona

Since the visas were burned during the fire, how are Esperanza and her mama going to be able to immigrate to the United States?

• Abuelita will have the nuns get them duplicates

• They will sneak through the border.

• They will take a boat through the Gulf of Mexico.

• Alfonso will sneak them in a wagon across the border.

To remind Esperanza of home, Alfonso and Miguel...

• made her favorite meal.

• planted roses from the ranch.

• made her a new saddle.

• hung pictures on the wall.

How does Marta treat Esperanza when they first meet?

• She was happy to see Esperanza

• She made Esperanza laugh

• She was kind to Esperanza 

• She was rude to Esperanza 

Why does Mamá decide to go to the United States with Alfonso and his family?

• She wanted to visit Disneyland for the first time ever.

• She wanted to look for her great grandmother, who left for the United States many years ago.

• She was interested in the types of farmland that California had. 

• She wanted to escape from the possibility of having to marry Tio Luis. 

What was in the secret package that Alfonso and Miguel brought with them from Mexico?

• Papa’s rose plants 

• A kitten for Esperanza

• Esperanza's favorite dress

• Some grapes from the ranch

Why are the people at Esperanza's camp not willing to join the strike?

• They are fearful of the repercussions

• They are happy with how things are

• They are considered lucky to have the jobs they have and live in this camp

• They don't need better working conditions

How did Esperanza help Marta during an immigration sweep?

• She gave her an apron and asparagus to look like a worker.

• She hid Marta in the back of the truck.

• She let Marta borrow her immigration papers.

• She hid Marta in her cabin while others were outside working.