Esperanza Rising Chp 1

For whom was Esperanza's job usually reserved?

• The eldest son of a wealthy rancher

• The youngest daughter of the family

• Papa's wife

• The house servants

What did the field-workers wear to protect themselves from the sun, dust, and spiders?

• Long-sleeved shirts

• Baggy pants tied at the ankles

• Bandanas wrapped around their foreheads and necks

• All of the above

How old would Esperanza be this year?

• Twelve

• Thirteen

• Fourteen

• Fifteen

What did Mama instruct Esperanza to gather for the celebration?

• Bouquets of roses and baskets of grapes

• A special dress and shoes

• Ingredients for a large feast

• Decorations for the house

What did Esperanza do immediately after her thumb started bleeding?

• Picked up a basket of roses and hurried to the garden.

• Picked up a basket of roses and rinsed her hand in the stone fountain.

• Looked through the massive wooden gates for Papa.

• Walked around the courtyard to the adobe house.

How did Mama respond when Esperanza told her about the thorn in her finger?

• She immediately comforted Esperanza and dismissed the idea of bad luck.

• She confirmed the superstition of bad luck but then half-smiled, knowing it wasn't serious.

• She scolded Esperanza for being careless with her finger.

• She told Esperanza that bad luck meant dropping a pan of water or breaking an egg.

Which description accurately portrays Abuelita?

• A younger, less wrinkled version of Mama with long, flowing hair.

• A smaller, older, more wrinkled version of Mama, wearing a black dress and gold hoop earrings.

• A tall, elegant woman who always wore her hair down.

• A quiet woman who rarely spoke or interacted with others.

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What philosophical insight did Abuelita offer Esperanza regarding the thorn?

• Life is full of beautiful flowers and no pain.

• There is no rose without thorns, meaning life inevitably includes difficulties.

• She should be more careful when picking roses.

• Flowers are not worth the trouble they cause.

What was Miguel known for being able to fix?

• Broken fences and gates

• Plows, tractors, and anything with a motor

• Household appliances and furniture

• Irrigation systems and water pumps