Esperanza Rising: Comprehension Quiz

What does the word "almendras" mean in English as used in the chapter title "Las Almendras"?

• Apples

• Almonds

• Grapes

• Oranges

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In "Las Almendras," who is the main character that the story follows?

• Isabel

• Esperanza

• Marta

• Miguel

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following best describes the setting at the beginning of the "Las Almendras" chapter?

• A busy city street

• A camp for farm workers

• A school classroom

• A hospital

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the main theme of the "Las Almendras" chapter?

• The importance of friendship

• Adjusting to new challenges

• The value of money

• The power of imagination

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why does Esperanza have trouble understanding Marta’s point of view during the chapter?

• She does not speak the same language as Marta

• She has never experienced poverty before

• She is too young to understand

• She is not interested in Marta’s problems

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following sentence from the chapter: "Esperanza watched as the women cracked the almonds and talked quietly." What does the word "cracked" mean in this context?

• Broke open

• Laughed loudly

• Painted

• Cleaned

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which detail from the text best shows Esperanza’s feelings about her new life?

• She helps peel the almonds with the other women.

• She remembers her old home and feels sad.

• She laughs at a joke.

• She eats dinner with her family.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who encourages Esperanza to keep trying and not give up in the chapter?

• Marta

• Isabel

• Miguel

• Hortensia

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Summarize what happens in the "Las Almendras" chapter in one sentence.

• Esperanza and her family move to a new country.

• Esperanza learns to help with chores and meets new people at the camp.

• Esperanza goes to school for the first time.

• Esperanza finds a lost pet.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence from the chapter best shows that Esperanza is trying to understand her new environment? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• "Esperanza watched the women and tried to copy their movements."

• "Esperanza ignored everyone and sat alone."

• "Esperanza ran away from the camp."

• "Esperanza fell asleep during the conversation."

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1