Esperanza Rising Vocabulary

The (a)   robbed Esperanza's family of all of their silver. p.61

• renegades

• dote

• sparse

What does the word 'renegades' mean in the context of 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Thieves

• B) Friends

• C) Farmers

• D) Merchants

In 'Esperanza Rising', what is the meaning of the word 'dote'?

• A) To love dearly

• B) To ignore

• C) To steal

• D) To work hard

What does 'sparse' mean as used in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Abundant

• B) Scattered

• C) Dense

• D) Colorful

Which word best describes the character Esperanza in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Timid

• B) Resilient

• C) Lazy

• D) Cruel

What is the meaning of 'devout' in the context of 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Religious

• B) Careless

• C) Angry

• D) Joyful

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does the word 'meager' mean?

• A) Plentiful

• B) Insufficient

• C) Delicious

• D) Bright

What does 'valiant' mean in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Cowardly

• B) Brave

• C) Weak

• D) Sad

What is the meaning of 'indignation' in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Happiness

• B) Anger

• C) Confusion

• D) Fear

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does 'melancholy' mean?

• A) Joyful

• B) Sadness

• C) Excitement

• D) Anger