Esperanza Rising: Las Ciruelas Plums

What did Esperanza feed the children?

• cereal

• ripe plums

• ice cream

• candy

In "Las Ciruelas (Plums)", 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

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

What frightening thing did Esperanza hear?

• Esperanza heard the doctor say, "She's a fighter," when he was talking about mama.

• Esperanza heard the doctor say, "Not much time left," when he was talking about mama.

• Esperanza heard the doctor say, "Your family will miss you," when he was talking about mama.

• Esperanza heard the doctor say, "If she survives," when he was talking about mama.

After reading this chapter what do you think will happen?

• Mama will die.

• Esperanza will die.

• Miguel will die.

• They will move to New York.

Chapter 8 of Esperanza Rising is called "Las Ciruelas." What does that mean in English?

• plums

• celery

• grapes

What does Esperanza do when the babies get sick from eating plums?

• A) She calls a doctor

• B) She gives them rice water

• C) She gives them more plums

• D) She takes them to the hospital

In 'Las Ciruelas', what lesson does Esperanza learn about responsibility?

• A) To always rely on others

• B) To take care of things herself

• C) To avoid taking risks

• D) To never trust anyone

What is the main theme of the chapter 'Las Ciruelas'?

• A) Independence and responsibility

• B) Wealth and power

• C) Friendship and loyalty

• D) Love and romance

How does Esperanza feel when she realizes the babies are sick?

• A) Happy

• B) Indifferent

• C) Guilty

• D) Amused