Esperanza Rising

What was the turning point that made Esperanza HAVE to grow up and become independent?

• Papa's death

• Mama's illness

• Miguel's love

• Marta's teasing

What is the conflict, or essence, of the novel Esperanza Rising?

• Esperanza must learn how to survive and live in her new life.

• Marta is a mean girl.

Plot Diagram: Papa is killed by bandits and Esperanza’s uncles force her mother and her out of Mexico or into marriage by burning the ranch down. They flee and immigrate to America. They live in poverty where Esperanza must learn to rely on herself. Mama becomes very ill. There is an immigration sweep to remove the workers who are striking. Miguel steals her money orders from her valise and disappears.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Plot Diagram: Esperanza and Miguel listen to the earth. This happens a full year after the tragedy of her father’’s death. Esperanza has learned how to be rich in being poor.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Character Choice: Who is the leader of the striking workers and looks down on Esperanza as spoiled?

• Carmen

• Ramona

• Marta

• Hortensia

Which characteristic does NOT describe Esperanza at the END of the novel? *

• Happy

• Self-Sufficient

• Mature

• Selfish

Which characteristic does NOT describe Esperanza at the BEGINNING of the novel?

• Princess

• Depedent

• Reliable

• Self-Centered

Which choice is NOT a reason Esperanza is now at peace with her new life? *

• Abuelita is now with her family.

• Mama is getting better.

• Isabel became the Queen of May.

• She forgives Miguel.

Character Choice: Who is Esperanza's good friend who repeatedly tries to help her with her new life? *

• Tio Luis

• Alfonso

• Miguel

• Sixto Ortega

Where did Esperanza grow up on the ranch at?

• California

• America

• Mexico

• Jamaica