Esperanza Rising Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the story's setting in Ch. 1?

• 1924 in Aguascaliente, Mexico

• 1925 in Aguascaliente, Mexico

• 1924 in Mexicali, Mexico

• 1929 in Agueascaliente, Mexico

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

In the beginning, why does Papa say, 'Our land is alive, Esperanza!'

• Papa feels the land is only valuable for money.

• Papa thinks the land is just dirt and rocks.

• Papa believes the land is full of life and spirit, reflecting its importance to their family.

• Papa believes the land is a burden to their family.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

How old is Esperanza when she walks through the gentle slopes of the vineyard with her Papa? Answer must be in a complete sentence.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does her Papa ask her about the land? What does he compare the land to?

• He asks her about the weather and compares it to a painting.

• He asks her about the animals and compares it to a story.

• He asks her about the crops and compares it to a machine.

• He asks her about the land and compares it to a heart beating.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The author compares Esperanza to what type of insect when she kneels down next to her father to listen to the land's heart beat?

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Is Esperanza able to hear the land's heartbeat?

• Esperanza hears only the sounds of the city.

• Esperanza can hear the heartbeat of animals, not the land.

• No, Esperanza cannot hear the land's heartbeat.

• Yes, Esperanza is able to hear the land's heartbeat.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When she can't hear it, what does her Papa tell her to do?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happens after she waits and lays silent, watching Papa's eyes?

• She feels more confused about Papa's emotions.

• She decides to confront Papa about his feelings.

• She ignores Papa and looks away.

• She is able to hear it softly at first.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Write a summary about chapter 1 using a beginning, middle and end.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2