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Esperanza/Vocabulary Comprehension quiz 6

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct vocabulary word:


the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well

a)

optimisim

b)

primly

c)

antiseptic

d)

skeptically

2.

Choose the correct vocabulary word:


in a prissy manner

a)

skeptically

b)

primly

c)

buoyed

d)

infinite

3.

Choose the correct vocabulary word:


thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organims

a)

antiseptic

b)

primly

c)

infinite

d)

skeptically

4.

Choose the correct vocabulary word:


with skepticism; having doubt

a)

optimism

b)

skeptically

c)

buoyed

d)

infinite

5.

Choose the correct vocabulary word:


kept afloat

a)

infinite

b)

optimism

c)

primly

d)

buoyed

6.

Choose the correct vocabulary word:


having no limits or boundaries in time or space

a)

primly

b)

antiseptic

c)

skeptically

d)

infinite

7.

Why does Esperanza know that Isabel’s wish to be la reina will not come true?

a)

Esperanza knows that Isabel's grades are not good enough.

b)

Esperanza knows that Isabel does not really want to win.

c)

Esperanza knows that Isabel will be leaving before she can become la reina.

d)

Esperanza knows that the teachers do not chose Mexicans to be la reina.

8.

How does the arrival of the families from Oklahoma affect Esperanza and the other Mexicans at the camp?

a)

They are happy that more people will be helping them.

b)

They are upset because then they will have to share their camp.

c)

They are upset because the people from Oklahoma are getting nicer places and working for less money.

d)

They are happy because they will be able to meet new people.

9.

In what ways does Esperanza reveal that her feelings about the inequalities in American life are becoming stronger?

a)

She show this by quitting her job and going back to Mexico.

b)

She show this by organizing a strike with Marta.

c)

She shows this by going to their boss to ask for a raise.

d)

She shows this by getting angry about what is going on and arguing passionately with Miguel.

10.

Why does Esperanza give Isabel her porcelain doll and a bag of peaches?

a)

She gives her these things because it is Isabel's birthday.

b)

She gives her these things because she doesn't want to carry them around.

c)

She gives her these things because she knows it will make her feel better.

d)

She gives her these things because Miguel has taken off.

11.

How does Esperanza and Hortensia’s family prepare for Mama’s return from the hospital?

a)

They clean the cabin and the make her a chair for her to sit outside.

b)

They make her a doll and a pillow to keep her comfortable.

c)

They tell everyone in camp so she can have a huge welcome home party.

d)

They make banners and throw a festival.

12.

Why does Miguel take Esperanza’s money?

a)

He took the money to run away to New York to find a new job.

b)

He took the money and went back to Mexico to work on trains.

c)

He took the money and went back to Mexico to get Abuelita.

d)

He took the money to buy a new car to get around easier.

13.

Why is Abuelita amused when she sees the blanket she started and Esperanza has almost finished?

a)

She is amused because she didn't think she would work on it.

b)

She is amused because the blanket can fit three beds.

c)

She is amused because Esperanza had everybody put hair in it.

d)

She is amused because she thinks there are too many colors in it.

14.

Why was it risky for Miguel to take Abuelita out of Mexico?

a)

Tio Luis had spies watching Abuelita that could have caused them harm.

b)

Abuelita's was injured and she could have been hurt worse.

c)

Miguel could have been arrested for leaving the United States.

d)

Miguel could have lost his job and might not have been able to pay for his bills.