Esperanza Rising Chapters 1 - 6

What event marks the beginning of Esperanza’s troubles?

• Her birthday party

• The death of her father

• Her move to the United States

• Her mother falling ill

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why does Tío Luis propose marriage to Esperanza’s mother?

• He loves her deeply

• He wants to gain control of the ranch

• He wants to protect her

• He wants to move to the U.S.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why do Esperanza and her mother flee to the United States?

• To find work

• To escape political persecution

• To avoid Tío Luis’s threats

• To reunite with family

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What does the fire at Esperanza’s home symbolize?

• Rebirth

• Grief & Loss

• Celebration

• Hope

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following characters help Esperanza and her mother escape Mexico? (select 2)

• Sr. Rodriguez

• Alfonso

• Miguel

• Tío Luis

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What emotions does Esperanza feel during her journey to California?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Anger

• Sadness

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

What changes in Esperanza’s life after her father’s death? (select 2)

• Loss of wealth

• Change in social status

• Increased independence

• Improved relationships

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Esperanza react to the poor living conditions in the labor camp?

• She is grateful

• She is shocked and resentful

• She immediately adapts

• She finds them luxurious

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What lesson does Esperanza begin to learn by the end of Chapter 6?

• How to speak English

• The value of hard work and humility

• That she will return to Mexico soon

• That she should forget her past

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.K.6

How does Esperanza’s sense of identity begin to change after arriving in California?

• She becomes proud of her new life and status

• She feels ashamed and struggles to accept her new reality

• She immediately embraces her role as a worker

• She forgets her past in Mexico

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9