8. What happens when Esperanza tries to sweep the platform?

Esperanza fails miserably at sweeping, and everyone laughs at her.

Esperanza does such a good job, she gets a raise

10. What is the surprise that Alfonso and Miguel have for Mama and Esperanza?

They brought root cuttings from Papa's roses

They bought a new cabin for them to live in

They bought Esperanza a new fancy dress

They were both fired from their jobs

11. On pages 131-132, how is Marta using the kittens as a metaphor for the farm workers?

The farm workers are small and meek

The farm workers are sweet and soft

The farm workers are strong and loud

The farm workers are stubborn and rude

12. Why do Mama and Esperanza choose not to strike? (p. 146-147)

They need the money to survive and to bring Abuelita to California

They will be moving back to Mexico soon

13. What does the little girl on the train want Esperanza to show her?

Esperanza's tamales she has for her lunch

The ribbons in Esperanza's hair

14. According to Abuelita, what does the zigzag pattern in the blanket represent? (p. 51)

The mountains and valleys of life

Abuelita made a mistake in her crocheting

15. Which is a metaphor from Esperanza Rising?

Like a caterpillar, she slowly inched flat next to him

We are like a phoenix rising from the ashes

16. How does the sequence of events after the fire help readers understand the change in Esperanza’s life?

B. The author describes step by step how Esperanza and her family lose their home, showing how quickly their secure life is taken away.

A. The author shows how Esperanza calmly rebuilds her home.

C. The author explains Esperanza's thoughts about her father and how the fire did NOT affect her.

D. The author spends most of the chapter describing Abuelita's garden.

17 . In Chapter 5, Esperanza and her mother leave their home in Mexico. How does the structure of this chapter help show the contrast between Esperanza’s old life and her new life?

b. The chapter moves quickly from Esperanza's familiar wealthy home to the uncertainty of traveling, emphasizing the changes in her life.

A. The chapter describes Esperanza's chores at the camp in detail, showing how much she enjoys them.

C. The chapter compares Esperanza's relationships with her friends in Mexico and her friends in the camp.

D. The chapter descrives only Esperanza's happy memories of Mexico without mentioning her struggles

18. Why is Mama sick?

Valley Fever ( a disease of the lungs)

19. What did Esperanza remember Abuelita telling her to do when she had given her the bundle of crocheting?

Finish the blanket and promise me you'll take care of Mama

20. Why do Miguel and Esperanza drive so far to shop at the Japanese market when there are other stores closer to Arvin? P. 186

He stocks many of the things they need and treats them nicely

It is closer than the other stores

It is the only store that sells video games

21. What does Esperanza do to help Marta?

She helps her hide from the immigration officials and gives her an apron and asparagus

She gives her the doll Papa gave her

She lets her borrow her wagon to escape

22. Why did Miguel lose his job working on engines at the railroad?

The Okies showed up and agreed to work for less money

He didn't know how to fix the engines

He went on strike and lost his job

23. What did Esperanza give Isabel and why?

The doll Papa gave her because she didn't get Queen of the May

Empanadas because she was hungry

24. Who stole Esperanza’s money orders and why?

Miguel stole it so he could go to Mexico and get Abuelita and bring her to California

Marta because she needed money for the strike

Abuelita stole it because she wants Mama to marry Tio Luis

Isabel because she wants a new doll

26. In Chapter 11, the author writes, “Esperanza stared into the dark. … Sometimes felt as if she lived in a cocoon, protected from much of the indignation.” (p. 199). What does the comparison to a “cocoon” mean?

D. Esperanza feels safe from some of the harsh treatment others experience.

A. Esperanza feels trapped and hopeless in her situation.

B. Esperanza enjoys spending time in the dark.

C. Esperanza wants to become a butterfly one day.

27 . Read the sentence from Esperanza Rising, Chapter “Las Duraznos”: “The camp was quiet, as if the earth itself was holding its breath.” What type of figurative language is used in this sentence, and what does it mean?

C. Personification – It gives the earth human qualities to show how still and silent everything felt.

A. Simile – It compares the camp to the earth to show how loud and busy everything was.

B. Metaphor – It suggests the earth is breathing to show that life in the camp is strong.

D. Hyperbole – It exaggerates to make the camp seem more dramatic than it really was.

28. Based on Esperanza’s actions in “Las Duraznos,” what can the reader infer about how she has changed since the beginning of the book?

B. She has learned to be grateful and to work hard for her family.

A. She has become spoiled and expects others to serve her.

C. She misses her old life but refuses to help anyone.

D. She plans to return to Mexico immediately.

29. What does the metaphor "There is no rose with out thorns" mean?

A. There is no life without difficulties.

B. Life is easy if you have money.

30. In the last chapter, “Las Uvas,” how does the ending of the story help complete the plot and show Esperanza’s growth as a character?

C. Esperanza peacefully celebrates her birthday again, showing she has found hope and accepted her new life.

A. Esperanza decides to return to Mexico, showing she has learned nothing from her experiences.

B. Esperanza argues with Miguel about the past, showing she still struggles to move on.

D. Esperanza argues with Miguel about the past, showing she still struggles to move on.

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RL.5.2, RL.8.3, RL.4.3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

1. What is a proverb?

a plural verb

possessive noun

a saying that often gives a piece of advice

a person, place, or thing

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

2. How are the Spanish words in the text different than the English words?

bolded

italics

parantheses

underlined

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

3. Esperanza says that a deep river runs between her and Miguel. What does she mean?

They both need to learn to swim

Esperanza is rich and Miguel is poor

Esperanza is pretty and Miguel is ugly

They need a boat to visit each other

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

4. Tio Luis is trying to force Mama to marry him. What article from the UDHR is being challenged?

Article 16

Article 26

Article 1

Article 23

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

5. Abuelita tells Esperanza that she is like the phoenix. What does this mean?

A. Esperanza is starting a new life from the ashes of her old life.

B. Abuelita wants Esperanza to stay in Mexico with her at the convent.

C. Esperanza is getting a pet bird to help her get over Papa's death.

D. Esperanza's life is destroyed and it will never get better.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

6. How does Esperanza travel to the train station?

She walks with Mama

She rides her favorite pony

She travels on a small boat

She travels by wagon in a hidden compartment

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

7. What does Esperanza think of the cabin when she first sees it?

She loves it

The cabin was nicer than her home in Mexico

It's horrible and she feels Papa would not want them to live there

She loves sharing the cabin with everybody

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

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Esperanza Final 2025

30 questions

1. What is a proverb?

2. How are the Spanish words in the text different than the English words?

3. Esperanza says that a deep river runs between her and Miguel. What does she mean?

4. Tio Luis is trying to force Mama to marry him. What article from the UDHR is being challenged?

5. Abuelita tells Esperanza that she is like the phoenix. What does this mean?

6. How does Esperanza travel to the train station?

7. What does Esperanza think of the cabin when she first sees it?

8. What happens when Esperanza tries to sweep the platform?

9. What does mona mean in English?

10. What is the surprise that Alfonso and Miguel have for Mama and Esperanza?

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