Esperanza Rising: Las Ciruelas Plums

Why did Esperanza have to take care of the twins and do all the housework by herself?

• She volunteered to do all the work.

• Isabel started school and wasn't there to help her.

• It was her punishment for not knowing how to change diapers.

• She switched places with Hortensia and now she was the servant.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why did Esperanza, Irene, and Melina have to grab the babies and run inside?

• There was a thunder storm.

• There was a dust storm.

• There was a rain storm.

• There was a rainbow in the sky.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Esperanza was worried about everyone working in the sheds and fields because...

• they were out in the rain.

• they were out in the hot sun.

• they were out in the dust.

• they were at a party.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

In "Las Ciruelas", Esperanza is worried about her family because:

• There is a tornado

• There is a hurricane

• There is a terrible dust storm

• There is a coyote loose in the camp

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What does Esperanza learn about the different migrant camps?

• They don't allow "Okies" to work at the camps.

• Men and women are forced to live in different areas.

• People from different countries live separately.

• People with babies have the best housing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Hortensia treat Esperanza's cut and swollen hands?

• with mashed avocados

• with rice water

• with mashed plums

• with warm milk and honey

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Miguel retrieves Abuelita and brings her to America because:

• He knows that Esperanza and Mama need her

• Esperanza begs him to go and get her

• He has found her a job in California

• Abuelita sends him money to come and get her

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Esperanza is Spanish for what English word?

• Rising

• Hope

• Love

• Rose

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3