Esperanza Rising: Las Papas and Los Aguacates

Who is the main character in the chapters "Las Papas" and "Los Aguacates" of "Esperanza Rising"?

• Isabel

• Esperanza

• Miguel

• Mama

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the primary setting of the chapters "Las Papas" and "Los Aguacates"?

• A vineyard in Mexico

• A migrant labor camp in California

• A school in Los Angeles

• A train station

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Summarize the main event that occurs in the chapter "Las Papas."

• Esperanza learns to cook a traditional Mexican dish.

• Esperanza helps plant and harvest potatoes.

• Esperanza goes to school for the first time.

• Esperanza visits her grandmother in the hospital.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What motivates Esperanza to work hard in the fields during these chapters?

• She wants to earn money to buy new clothes.

• She is determined to support her family and help Mama recover.

• She is trying to impress Miguel.

• She wants to save money for a trip back to Mexico.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Describe how the setting of the migrant labor camp affects Esperanza's daily life.

• It provides her with many opportunities for leisure and relaxation.

• It challenges her with hard work and limited resources.

• It isolates her from her family and friends.

• It offers her a chance to attend a prestigious school.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Analyze why Esperanza feels a sense of pride after working in the fields.

• She enjoys the physical labor and finds it relaxing.

• She feels accomplished for contributing to her family's well-being.

• She receives praise from the camp supervisor.

• She earns enough money to buy a new dress.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What inference can be made about Esperanza's character development in these chapters?

• She becomes more dependent on others for help.

• She learns to adapt and become more self-reliant.

• She decides to return to Mexico immediately.

• She gives up on her dreams of a better life.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Identify a key character who supports Esperanza during her time in the labor camp.

• Abuelita

• Isabel

• Tío Luis

• Hortensia

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the significance of the avocado in the chapter "Los Aguacates"?

• It symbolizes Esperanza's wealth and status.

• It represents the hope and growth in Esperanza's new life.

• It is a gift from Miguel to Esperanza.

• It is used to make a special dish for a celebration.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How does Esperanza's relationship with Miguel evolve in these chapters?

• They become distant and stop talking to each other.

• They develop a stronger bond through shared experiences.

• They argue frequently and grow apart.

• They decide to start a business together.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3