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WorksheetsEsperanza Rising
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
What would be a good theme for Esperanza Rising?
New things aren't worth trying.
Letting go is tough.
Never give up, and never be afraid to start over.
Where does the story begin?
Aguascalientes, Mexico at Los Rancho de la Rosas
Elm Street Elementary in Newnan, Georgia
Denver, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains
Why did the family move to California?
the harvest was finished
they had lots of money and wanted to move
Papa was killed and his step-brothers burned down Los Rancho de las Rosas
Why were guavas important in the escape to California?
Guavas were sold to pay for the trip.
The women hid under the guavas in a secret compartment in the wagon so no one would suspect them.
They loved to eat guavas.
Who taught Esperanza how to take care of babies?
Magel
Isabel
Marta
What happened that caused Mama to get sick?
The dust storm led to her getting sick.
She ate some bad fruit.
She had the flu.
Why did Marta try to convince everyone to go on strike?
She wanted better pay and working conditions.
She wanted to get better food.
She was lazy and didn't want to work.
Character Choice: Who is the leader of the striking workers and looks down on Esperanza as spoiled?
Carmen
Ramona
Marta
Hortensia
Which choice is NOT an example of Esperanza's character growth?
from depending on others to now relying on herself
from self-centered to now selfless
from unfriendly to now friendly
from needy to responsible and hard working
Why is Marta and her group pushing people to strike?
to be rebels
for fair wages and treatment
to go to jail
to be deported
Why can we infer that the babies adore Esperanza?
They always reach for Esperanza when they see her.
They cry when someone else takes care of them.
The smile when Esperanza walks into the room.
All of the above.
Why did Esperanza, Irene, and Melina have to grab the babies and run inside?
There was a thunder storm.
There was a dust storm.
There was a rain storm.
There was a rainbow in the sky.
Why did the blood drain from Esperanza's face?
She was worried they wouldn't have enough to eat.
She was cold and couldn't keep warm.
She couldn't believe what she saw.
She was worried that Mama would die.
