Esperanza Rising Los Espárragos

How does Esperanza try to reach out to her father?

• She tells Josefina about his rose garden.

• She draws a picture of him.

• She plants a tree in his honor.

• She tries to hear the earth's heartbeat.

What does Esperanza learn about the different migrant camps?

• They don't allow "Okies" to work at the camps.

• Men and women are forced to live in different areas.

• People from different countries live separately.

• People with babies have the best housing.

When Esperanza traveled from Mexico to the U.S., what direction did she travel?

• north

• south

• east

• west

What happened to Marta's father in Mexico?

• He fought in the Mexican Revolution

• He worked for Tio Luis.

• His ranch burned down just like Esperanza.

• He abandoned his family to become a boxer.

Plot Diagram: Papa is killed by bandits and Esperanza’s uncles force her mother and her out of Mexico or into marriage by burning the ranch down. They flee and immigrate to America. They live in poverty where Esperanza must learn to rely on herself. Mama becomes very ill. There is an immigration sweep to remove the workers who are striking. Miguel steals her money orders from her valise and disappears.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Plot Diagram: Esperanza and Miguel listen to the earth. This happens a full year after the tragedy of her father’’s death. Esperanza has learned how to be rich in being poor.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Character Choice: Who is the leader of the striking workers and looks down on Esperanza as spoiled?

• Carmen

• Ramona

• Marta

• Hortensia

Which choice is NOT a reason Esperanza is now at peace with her new life? *

• Abuelita is now with her family.

• Mama is getting better.

• Isabel became the Queen of May.

• She forgives Miguel.

Character Choice: Who is Esperanza's good friend who repeatedly tries to help her with her new life? *

• Tio Luis

• Alfonso

• Miguel

• Sixto Ortega

In 'Esperanza Rising', what is the significance of the chapter titled 'Los Espárragos'?

• It represents Esperanza's struggle with poverty.

• It symbolizes the hope for a better future.

• It highlights the harsh working conditions in the fields.

• It marks the beginning of Esperanza's new life in America.