Esperanza Rising: Las Uvas (Grapes)

Character Choice: Who is Esperanza's grandmother?

• Ramona

• Hortensia

• Isabel

• Abuelita

How old was Esperanza at the beginning of this book?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 11

Which genre is Esperanza Rising?

• drama

• historical fiction

• adventure

• western

"It gives us the grapes and then they welcome us." He gently touched a wild tendril that reached into the row, as if it had been waiting to shake his hand. Which type of figurative language does this line contain?

• personification

• metaphor

• repetition

• similie

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

Chapter 1 of Esperanza Rising is called "Las Uvas." What does that mean in English?

• plums

• apples

• grapes

Las Uvas means what in Spanish?

• The eggos

• Grapes

• Great big

• Green apples

What is the main theme of the chapter 'Las Uvas' in Esperanza Rising?

• Hope and renewal

• Betrayal and revenge

• Wealth and power

• Fear and isolation

In the chapter 'Las Uvas', what event marks the beginning of Esperanza's journey?

• Her birthday celebration

• The harvest of grapes

• The death of her father

• Her first day at school

Which literary device is used in the description of the vineyard in 'Las Uvas'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Personification