WorksheetsEsperanza Rising Comprehension/vocabulary quiz 3
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Choose the correct vocabulary word:
Sounded or spoken in a single tone
barren
monotonous
frail
swaddle
Choose the correct vocabulary word:
completely lacking or empty
frail
temporary
humiliation
barren
Choose the correct vocabulary word:
physically weak
monotonous
barren
frail
swaddle
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not permanent; not lasting
barren
humiliation
swaddle
temporary
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depriving one of self-esteem; embarrassing
humiliation
swaddle
barren
frail
Choose the correct vocabulary word:
wrap very tightly in cloth; as a baby
swaddle
frail
barren
temporary
Why does Esperanza feel like a misfit?
She cannot fit into her clothes.
She doesn't feel like playing soccer.
She doesn't know how to do some of the simple things the others do.
She doesn't like to play with other children.
Why does Mama believe that she and Esperanza are fortunate?
She thinks they are fortunate because they will be able to buy a big house.
She thinks they are fortunate because they do not have to work hard.
She thinks they are fortunate because they are going to have many servants.
She thinks they are fortunate because they had a place to live and work so quickly while others do not.
Why has Mama's appearance changes since she left Mexico?
She has gotten taller because she is wearing high heels.
She has gotten fat because she eats all the time.
She does not wear her hair up anymore because she had to work.
She has worn nicer clothes that she bought in California.
Why is it difficult for Esperanza to do the jobs she is assigned to do?
She has never learned how to do them because she has had servants to do them.
She doesn't want to get dirty so she doesn't do her jobs.
She pays people to do them but she is running out of money.
She gets tired to fast because she is sick.
How does Miguel help Esperanza?
He helps her by doing all her jobs for her.
He helps her by finding someone to do her jobs.
He helps her by getting rid of some of the jobs.
He helps her by showing her how to do the jobs, like sweeping.
Why does Miguel decide to work in the fields instead of working on the railroad?
Miguel works in the fields because it is to dirty to work on the railroad.
Miguel works in the fields because he doesn't want to be away from his family.
Miguel works in the fields because he didn't like to work on the train.
Miguel works in the fields because the only job they would hire Mexican's for was to lay tracks, but he wanted to repair the engine.
How is the mystery of the bundle that Miguel and Alfonso had to water at each train stop solved?
The bundle was tortillas and they found out when they made dinner.
The bundle was a dress that they watered to keep clean.
The bundle was rose roots that came from Papa's garden and need to be wet to stay alive.
The bundle was dough that they will make special cakes from.
Why does Esperanza feel humiliated at bath time?
The others stared at her because she was so skinny.
The others stared at her because she thought someone was going to wash her.
The others yelled at her for splashing water all over the floor.
The others yelled at her for dropping soap all over the floor.
Why does Marta come to the Jamaica?
She came because she wanted to dance and party.
She came because she was looking for more work.
She came because she wanted to apologize to Esperanza for what she said.
She came because she wanted people to strike against the farmers.
Why aren't many of the workers at Isabel's camp eager to strike?
The workers are not eager to strike because they are afraid they will lose their jobs and their homes.
The workers are not eager to strike because they get paid enough money.
The workers are not eager to strike because they do not like Marta.
The workers are not eager to strike because they like the farmer.
