Esperanza Rising: Key Plot Questions

Esperanza experiences a nightmare of a bear attack, only to wake up to a real-life nightmare as her house is on fire. The family escapes, but the fire is suspected to be set by her uncles. Tio Luis proposes to Esperanza's mother, offering to rebuild their lives if she marries him. The family secretly plans to escape to the United States, leaving behind their old life. They prepare for the journey, knowing it will be difficult but hopeful for a new beginning.

What does Esperanza dream about before waking up to the fire?

• A stormy night

• A peaceful garden

• A birthday party

• A giant bear chasing her

Who saves Abuelita from the burning house?

• Mama

• Alfonso

• Miguel

• Esperanza

What do Esperanza and her family suspect about the fire?

• It was an accident

• It was caused by a storm

• It was arranged by the uncles

• It was due to faulty wiring

What does Tio Luis propose to Esperanza's mother?

• To move to another city

• To send Esperanza to a boarding school

• To marry him and rebuild their home

• To sell the vineyard

What is the family's plan to escape Tio Luis's influence?

• Move to another part of Mexico

• Stay and fight for their land

• Seek help from the government

• Go to the United States

What story does Abuelita tell Esperanza to give her hope?

• The story of the phoenix

• A fable about a wise owl

• A legend about a magical garden

• The tale of a brave knight

Who helps the family with their secret escape plans?

• A neighboring farmer

• Senor Rodriguez

• Tio Luis

• The local police

How does Esperanza feel as she leaves her home?

• Excited and hopeful

• Joyful and relieved

• Angry and resentful

• Indifferent and calm