Esperanza Rising Quiz

What activity does Abuelita teach Esperanza in the beginning?

• Cooking

• Crocheting

• Gardening

• Painting

What does Abuelita use as a metaphor for life's challenges?

• A river

• A rose with thorns

• A storm

• A mountain

How does Abuelita incorporate her love and wishes into the blanket?

• By adding a secret pocket

• By using special yarn

• By stitching a strand of hair into it

• By singing while crocheting

What does Esperanza struggle with while learning to crochet?

• Understanding the pattern

• Finding the right yarn

• Keeping the mountains and valleys even

• Choosing the right colors

What is a distinctive feature of Hortensia's appearance?

• Her blue-black hair in a braid

• Her colorful dresses

• Her green eyes

• Her tall stature

What does Hortensia do for Mama when she enters the room?

• Tells a story

• Sings a song

• Wraps a shawl around her

• Offers her a drink

Who is Alfonso in relation to Esperanza's family?

• The boss of the field workers

• The family doctor

• Esperanza's uncle

• A visiting friend

What skill does Miguel possess that makes him valuable on the ranch?

• Painting

• Singing

• Fixing machinery

• Cooking

Why does Alfonso stay in Mexico instead of going to the United States?

• He fears the unknown

• He has no family in the US

• He is attached to Papa and the ranch

• He dislikes traveling

What does Esperanza declare about her future with Miguel?

• She will work with him

• She will never speak to him again

• She will marry him

• She will travel with him