Esperanza Rising Los Higos

What is the advice that Esperanza gives Isabel at the end of the story?

• Chin up butter cup

• Keep your head high cutie pie

• Don't ever be afraid to start over

• You're never to young to work hard

What did Abuelita mean when she said "after many mountains and valleys we will be together?"

• Esperanza was going to have to sew a lot

• Esperanza was going to experience many highs and lows

• Esperanza was going to do a lot of physical climbing

• Esperanza was going to move a lot

What did Tio Luis say to Esperanza when he visited the next morning after the fire?

• He offered to marry Ramona and build her a bigger house.

• He said he was leaving the country.

• He said he had nothing to do with the fire.

• He blamed Tio Marco of causing the fire.

After the fire, why does Mama say that she will consider marrying Tio Luis?

• She has always wanted Esperanza to attend that boarding school.

• She realizes that Tio Luis can rebuild her house.

• She is worried that her servants will be out of work if she does not marry Tio Luis.

• She makes Tio Luis happy so he will not harm them while they plan how to escape.

Their plans are secret because ________

• Tio Luis will be angry.

• Tio Luis can make things hard for everyone.

• Both a and b

• they want to surprise Esperanza

The clothes from ________________________ were for Esperanza and her mother.

• her Tio Luis

• Miguel's family

• the poor box

• her dad

In "Los Higos (Figs)", why does Mama shake Esperanza awake in the middle of the night?

• The house is on fire

• There is a bear in her room

• It is Esperanza's birthday

• It is time to go to work

MIguel retrieves Abuelita and brings her to America because:

• He knows that Esperanza and Mama need her

• Esperanza begs him to go and get her

• He has found her a job in California

• Abuelita sends him money to come and get her

In 'Los Higos', what does Esperanza's mother do to calm her down after the fire?

• A) Sings a lullaby

• B) Tells her a story

• C) Gives her a hug

• D) Offers her a fig

What is the significance of the figs in the chapter 'Los Higos'?

• A) They symbolize hope and renewal

• B) They are Esperanza's favorite fruit

• C) They are used to make a special dessert

• D) They are a gift from Tio Luis