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Esperanza Rising Ch. 4-6

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This word means a tropical fruit with a strong sweet aroma.

a)

watermelon

b)

guavas

c)

grapes

d)

papayas

2.

Another word for farm or fieldworkers in Latin America

a)

immigration

b)

vaqueros

c)

documents

d)

campesinos

3.

Why was Esperanza's mother disappointed with her on the train?

a)

She was not listening to her Mama.

b)

She was disrespectful to Miguel.

c)

She was rude to the little girl that wanted to see her doll.

d)

She didn't wait her turn in line.

4.

Cause/Effect

Esperanza needed to take care of the babies....

a)

so the others could work.

b)

because she wanted to learn how.

c)

so she didn't have to go to school.

d)

because Isabel told her to.

5.

A synonym for slightly angry or irritated is...

a)

mad

b)

content

c)

annoyed

d)

fearful

6.

Papers that serve as an official record are _________________.

a)

immigration

b)

documents

c)

records

d)

linens

7.

What is Esperanza's job while the others are at work.

a)

She packs grapes in the shed.

b)

She makes the beds and hangs up the wash.

c)

She cooks and cleans.

d)

She takes care of the babies and sweeps the platform.

8.

This word means a line where Earth's surface and sky meet.

a)

equator

b)

horizon

c)

guavas

d)

linens

9.
How does Marta view Esperanza?
a)
Marta thinks Esperanza is spoiled. 
b)
Marta thinks Esperanza is sheltered. 
c)
Marta thinks Esperanza is snobby. 
d)
All these answers.
10.
For what purpose are Esperanza and her family entering the United States? 
a)
Business
b)
Travel
c)
Vacation
d)
Work
11.
Which statement BEST describes Mama's point of view in the story?
a)
Mama thinks that all people, even the poor and dirty, deserve respect and compassion.
b)
Mama secretly agrees with Esperanza but has to act like she likes the peasants 
c)
Mama regrets that she and Esperanza have to work because they are poor now.
d)
Mama thinks that Esperanza should protect the doll because it was her father's last gift. 
12.

cloth woven from the flax plant is also known as ___________________.

a)

blankets

b)

campesinos

c)

dresses

d)

linens

13.

Why did Abuelita stay behind in Mexico?

a)

She needed to save money.

b)

She had hurt her ankle and needed to stay at the convent.

c)

She didn't want to go with Mama and Esperanza.

d)

She needed to take care of business matters.

14.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence?

The migrant workers will strike tomorrow.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

15.

What part of speech is the underlined word in the sentence?

She placed the linens on the table.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

16.

This word means to refuse to work in order to improve pay or working conditions

a)

guavas

b)

linens

c)

annoyed

d)

strike