Esperanza Rising Los Duraznos

How does Mama respond to Tio Luis’s marriage proposal after the fire?

• She tells him she will never marry him as long as she lives

• She tells him she still refuses his proposal

• She says nothing to him

• She tells him she will consider his proposal

What can we tell about Mama as a person, when she accepts the uncle's proposal?

• It shows that she is very strong. The only way she can protect Esperanza, Abuelita, and all the servants is by accepting the uncle’s proposal.

• It shows that she is very weak. Se give in because she has nothing left.

• It show she doesn't care about anyone but herself..

• It show that she is only thinking about Papa.

What does Mama see as her role in the family?

• Mama sees her role as the one who has to make a sacrifice to save her family.

• Mama sees her role as the one who follows orders from Tio Louis.

• Mama sees her role as the one who wants to save Rancho De La Rosas.

• Mama sees her role as the one who is confused and can't make a decision.

How is Mama a good example for Esperanza as they are leaving the El Rancho de las Rosas?

• Mama is determined to do what is right and not complain about it.

• Mama is a good example by complaining about having to leave.

• Mama is a good example by donating her clothes to the poor.

• Mama is a good example by resentfully smashing figs with her feet.

Seeing how Miguel responds to the challenges of the fire tells us what about him as a person?

• This shows that he cares a lot about Esperanza’s family and is willing to put his own life at risk to help them.

• This shows that he doesn't cares a lot about Esperanza’s family and is not willing to put his own life at risk to help them.

• This shows that he is extremely afraid of fire.

• This shows that he is very careless and doen't know what to do to help.

How are Miguel's character traits different from Esperanza's?

• He is brave and is not thinking about the past. Esperanza is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

• She is brave and is not thinking about the past. Miguel is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

• He is doesn't care about the past. Esperanza is happy and thinking only about the future.

• She is only thinking about the past future. Miguel is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

How does Abuelita attempt to comfort Esperanza?

• She comforts Esperanza by reminding her of a story of when she moved to Mexico from Spain and by explaining that she will join them when she is better.

• She comforts Esperanza by reminding her that she must do what her uncle tells her to do.

• She comforts Esperanza by telling her the United States is a wonderful place to live.

• She comforts Esperanza by telling her she can take all of her beautiful clothes and dolls with her.

How did Esperanza describe the immigration official at the border in Mexicali?

• slow and talkative

• friendly and curious

• angry and rude

• loud and fearful

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 is the significance of the chapter title 'Los Duraznos' in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) It symbolizes hope and renewal.

• B) It represents the hardships faced by the characters.

• C) It refers to a specific event in the chapter.

• D) It is a metaphor for Esperanza's dreams.