Esperanza Rising Anticipation

How old is Esperanza on what would have been the day of the fiesta?

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 10

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.

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

What were the secret packages that Miguel and Alfonso carried from Mexico?

• a porcelain doll

• Flowers that Miguel wants to give to Marta

• a frog

• Rose cuttings from Papa's rose bushes

How does Esperanza react when they board the train?

• She felt very concerned about the lack of cleanliness of the train and the presence of peasants. 

• She was very excited about spending time with peasants. 

• She felt angry that they hadn't done this more often. 

• She was thankful to be on the train with her family. 

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.

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

• New Mexico

• California

• Texas

• Arizona

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.