Exploring Esperanza Rising: Chapters 4-5

What significant event occurs in Chapter 4 that impacts Esperanza's life?

• Esperanza receives a scholarship to a prestigious school.

• Esperanza moves to a new city with her family.

• Esperanza witnesses the complexities of adulthood and societal expectations through her friend's experiences.

• Esperanza learns to cook traditional dishes from her mother.

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

• Esperanza's relationship with her mother evolves from frustration to appreciation and empathy.

• Esperanza's mother becomes more distant and unapproachable.

• Esperanza's mother disapproves of her choices and becomes more controlling.

• Their relationship remains unchanged throughout the chapters.

What challenges does Esperanza face as she adjusts to her new environment?

• Cultural differences, isolation, and pressure to fit in.

• Financial difficulties, lack of support, and language barriers.

• Access to resources, academic challenges, and family issues.

• Overwhelming excitement, strong friendships, and cultural celebrations.

Identify a key theme presented in Chapters 4-5 of Esperanza Rising.

• Isolation

• Resilience

• Despair

• Complacency

What role does the character of Miguel play in these chapters?

• Miguel is a minor character with no significant impact.

• Miguel plays a supportive and guiding role in the protagonist's journey.

• Miguel serves as the main antagonist in the story.

• Miguel is the protagonist's rival throughout the chapters.

How does the author use imagery to convey Esperanza's emotions?

• The author uses imagery to depict Esperanza's joyful moments.

• The author uses imagery to illustrate Esperanza's success and happiness.

• The author uses imagery to show Esperanza's indifference to her surroundings.

• The author uses imagery to reflect Esperanza's feelings of isolation and longing.

What is the significance of the title 'Esperanza Rising' in relation to Chapters 4-5?

• The title signifies Esperanza's resilience and hope amidst her struggles.

• The title refers to a specific location in Mexico.

• The title indicates Esperanza's wealth and privilege.

• The title symbolizes the end of Esperanza's journey.

Describe how Esperanza's perspective on her situation changes throughout these chapters.

• She believes her dreams are unattainable and gives up hope.

• Esperanza remains indifferent to her situation throughout the chapters.

• Esperanza's perspective changes from feeling trapped to recognizing her strength and the importance of her dreams.

• Esperanza's perspective stays the same, feeling content with her life.

What vocabulary words are introduced in Chapters 4-5, and what do they mean?

• indifferent (showing a lack of interest or concern)

• hasty (done with speed and little attention to detail)

• The vocabulary words introduced are 'meticulous' (showing great attention to detail) and 'diligent' (showing care and conscientiousness in work).

• careless (not taking care in work)

How do the events in these chapters foreshadow future challenges for Esperanza?

• Esperanza will find a magical solution to her problems.

• Esperanza will move to a different country and start anew.

• Esperanza will face future challenges related to loss, identity, and economic instability.

• Esperanza will become a wealthy business owner.