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WorksheetsEsperanza Chapters 5 - 8
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 12mins
Where was it that Esperanza, Mama, and Hortensia hid?
In between the bales of hay.
Under the bottom of the wagon.
Behind the wagon bench.
Under the fake floor.
What does the word "renegade" mean in the sentence below?
They were renegades who thought they had permission to steal from the rich and give to the poor.
real people
people who do not follow the rules
people who try to help others
people who give to the poor
What was the prize Miguel won for protecting Esperanza?
fruit on a stick
a train ride
new clothes
ten dollars
Which of the following were true? Select all that apply.
Why didn't Esperanza want to sit in the railroad car that they were in?
it was not clean
there were no seats
Mama was sitting in a different section
father would not have allowed it
the people did not look trustworthy
How did Esperanza show bad manners?
she ate in front of the poor people
she would not talk to anyone
she grabbed her doll away from the girl
she cried
What job did Miguel want to get in California?
a railroad worker
a store keeper
a teacher
a farmer
Mama and the women exchanged gifts on the train. What did they exchange?
clothing and fruit
books and dolls
candy and roses
lace table coverings and chickens
What does "stagnant" mean in this sentence. Inside, the air was stagnant and thick with the smell of body odor.
not moving
strong
smelly
sweet
There are many metaphors in this book. What is a metaphor?
a way to compare things
a simple way to explain things
a mean answer
a word that sounds like a real life sound
Why was the wooden building a good thing for the toilets?
it kept the mess out of the living quarters
some toilets did not work
some people had to use ditches
there was a place for women and men to use
What is Esperanza's job at first?
to watch the babies
to work in the fields
to take care of mama
to help Miguel
What was really embarrassing for Esperanza?
she could not do real work
she did not understand the language
she did not know how to sweep
she was sick everywhere
What was not easy for Esperanza?
being a queen
cleaning and cooking
having servants
going to school
Why did Miguel and Alfonso keep getting off the train?
to get food for the family
to tell people to be ready they were coming soon
to wet the roses
to stretch their legs
What did Esperanza want help with Hortensia from that she should now do on her own?
picking the crops
cooking dinner
watching the babies
taking a bath
What is a strike?
stopping work to get better conditions
a way to light a match
something only men can do
a way to enjoy work
What was mama's special prayer?
For Abuelita to come soon
for Isabel to do well in school
for Esperanza to be strong
for Miguel to work for the railroad
