Esperanza

Which of the following words does NOT describe Esperanza in the beginning of the story?

• generous

• wealthy

• privileged

• snobby

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How did Esperanza and her family escape?

• plane

• car

• boat

• wagon

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What gift did Esperanza save in the fire?

• her doll

• Papa's chair

• a necklace

• her dress for someday

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What metaphor does Esperanza use to describe her relationship to Miguel?

• they stand on two different sides of the same rivier

• the sound of grapes ready for harvest

• the blooming of roses from ashes

• mountains and valleys

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What event shows that Esperanza's internal character has changed?

• When she yells at Miguel

• When she pulls the doll away from the girl on the train

• When she gives Isabel her doll

• When she stays with the babies

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What genre is Esperanza Rising?

• science fiction

• historical fiction

• realistic fiction

• nonfiction

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What was Esperanza's only hope of having Mama get better?

• Abuelita

• new medicines

• Hortensia

• Miguel working more hours to make more money for Mama's stay in the hospital.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a strike as used in Esperanza Rising?

• a term used in bowling

• a stoppage of work due to unfair conditions

• when someone hits another person

• the opposite of an "O" in tic, tac, toe.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What would be a good theme for Esperanza Rising?

• New things aren't worth trying.

• Letting go is tough.

• Never give up, and never be afraid to start over.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2