Esperanza Rising Chapter 8 Quiz

Who is trying to organize a strike among the farm workers?

• Isabella

• Marta

• Esperanza

• Hortensia

Where is the story set in Chapter 8?

• Mexico

• Texas

• California

• New York

What did Alfonso and Miguel bring from Mexico as a secret?

• A kitten

• Papa's roses

• A musical instrument

• A family heirloom

What realization does Esperanza have at the party?

• She wants to adopt a kitten

• She should join the strike

• She misses Mexico

• She needs to bathe herself

What does Marta use to symbolize the farm workers' situation?

• A kitten

• A book

• A rose

• A candle

Why do some workers oppose the strike?

• They are content with their pay

• They fear losing their jobs

• They don't understand the issues

• They plan to move back to Mexico

What is a major concern for those considering the strike?

• Losing their homes

• Being replaced by workers from Oklahoma

• Not having enough food

• Facing legal consequences

What does the metaphor of the kitten represent?

• The innocence of children

• The vulnerability of the workers

• The beauty of nature

• The strength of the community

What challenge is highlighted in this chapter?

• Environmental issues

• Language barriers

• Human rights and working conditions

• Cultural differences

What might happen next in the story based on the chapter?

• Esperanza will return to Mexico

• A new character will be introduced

• The workers will all go on strike

• The farm owners will improve conditions