Esperanza Rising Chapters

Roses are mentioned a few times in the book. To whom do the roses belong? (Chapter 7)

• Papa gave them to Abuelita and Esperanza

• Papa gave them to Mama and Esperanza

• Papa gave them to Miguel and Esperanza

What did Esperanza expect Hortensia to help her do before the party? (Chapter 7)

• Take care of the babies

• Make dinner

• Take a bath

• Get dressed

What does Marta want the farm workers to do? (Chapter 7)

• Work longer hours

• Take vacations

• Move back to Mexico

• Go on strike

What stories does Esperanza tell Isabel? (Chapter 7)

• Stories about papa

• Stories about her love for Miguel

• Mexican folktales

• Stories about her life when she was rich

What happens when Esperanza feeds the babies plums? (Chapter 8)

• The plums stain the babies' clothes

• The plums upset their stomachs

• The babies have an allergic reaction and stop breathing

• The babies have an allergic reaction and develop a rash

What happens to mama after the storm? (Chapter 8)

• She disappears

• She goes blind from dust getting in her eye

• She gets really sick from dust getting into her lungs

• She gets really sick from dust getting into her stomach

How does Esperanza feel when she's on the train in Chapter Four?

• Relieved to be getting away from Tio Luis

• Excited for a new adventure

• Shocked to be surrounded by poor people

What does Hortensia tell Esperanza to make her feel better?

• Hortensia tells Esperanza to remember a fun time with Papa.

• Hortensia tells Esperanza to remember her birthday pary.

• Hortensia tells Esperanza to remember when they hid from the thieves.

What was Miguel’s reward from Papa? What does Papa buy for Esperanza and Miguel?

• Papa rewarded Miguel with a new job.

• Papa rewarded Miguel with a train ride.

• Papa rewarded Miguel with money.

What does the peasant girl want from Esperanza?

• The girl wants to play with Esperanza’s doll from Papa.

• The girl wants to play with Esperanza’s hair brush.

• The girl wants to play with Esperanza’s yarn.