Esperanza Rising Introduction

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 genre is Esperanza Rising?

• science fiction

• historical fiction

• realistic fiction

• nonfiction

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

What did Abuelita teach Esperanza at the beginning of the story that Esperanza later taught Isabel at the end of the story?

• Do not be afraid to start over.

• Always listen to your parents.

• How to cook.

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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 is the primary setting of the novel 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Mexico

• B) California

• C) New York

• D) Texas

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the author of 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Pam Muñoz Ryan

• B) Lois Lowry

• C) J.K. Rowling

• D) Suzanne Collins

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main theme of 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Wealth and power

• B) Family and perseverance

• C) Magic and adventure

• D) Science and technology

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which character in 'Esperanza Rising' is Esperanza's grandmother?

• A) Isabel

• B) Abuelita

• C) Mama

• D) Hortensia

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2