WorksheetsJeopardy Esperanza Week 6
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 31mins
This picture best depicts which word?
contorted
barracks
anticipation
skeptically
second-class
The lower class and __________ live in the run down _____________ the army donated to them.
contorted
barracks
anticipation
skeptically
second-class
She ______________ and disbelievingly practiced the spell and waited in _____________ to see if it would work.
contorted
barracks
anticipation
skeptically
second-class
It was amazing how the ship still ___________ and stayed afloat during the wild _____________ of the water.
buoyed
unrelenting
cocophony
torrent
The loud ___________ of bells from the church was ___________ and never stopping.
unrelenting
buoyed
torrent
cacophony
How does Esperanza react to learning that Mexicans get to swim in the Oklahoma camp swimming pool only on Friday afternoons before the pool is cleaned on Saturday morning?
She is excited at the chance to swim in the pool.
She is happy that Mexicans get to swim at all in the pool.
She is disgusted that people view Mexicans as dirty people.
She is angry that she only gets to use the pool once a week.
Why is Miguel’s job changed at the railroad?
Oklahoma men took the mechanic jobs, so he had to dig ditches or lay tracks.
He got laid off because white men need the jobs.
Miguel was forced to work more hours than normal for less pay.
Miguel was promoted for all of the hard work he has been doing.
Why does Esperanza throw the dough against the wall?
She is frustrated the Mexicans complain all the time about their conditions. They should be thankful for what they have.
She is frustrated that the dough won't come together like it should.
She is frustrated by the injustices against the Mexicans: the queen ordeal, the Oklahoma camp, and Miguel’s job.
She is angry that Mama is sick and isn't getting better and she has no idea what to do with her life.
Miguel says that Esperanza has never lived without hope, but he has. Why?
Miguel has always had a hard life, Esperanza is just now adjusting to it.
He could never cross the class system in Mexico, which left him without hope. Esperanza has hope in this new land, even though she feels she’s fighting an uphill battle.
Miguel knew from early on that he would always make something of himself someday.
Miguel has it easy in life.
Why does Esperanza give the doll to Isabel?
She wants Isabel to have a prize for being a queen.
She wants Isabel to learn how to play with dolls so she has a playmate.
She wants Isabel to have something of Esperanza's to remember her by.
She wants her to feel better about not being queen, and the doll will last more than one day, unlike being queen.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
i has been redding a book called the upstairs room
I has been reading a book called the Upstairs Room.
I have been reading a book called the Upstairs Room.
I have been reading a book called "The Upstairs Room".
I have been reading a book called The Upstairs Room.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
we haved a discussion on may 21 2001
We had a discussion on May 21, 2001.
We haved a discussion on May 21, 2001.
We had a discussion on May 21 2001.
We having a discussion on May 21, 2001.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
im gonna talk abot the book i just red
Im gonna talk about the book I just read.
I'm gonna talk about the book I just read.
I'm going to talk about the book I readed.
I'm going to talk about the book I just read.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
wouldt you lik to share a book with the class
Wuldn't you like to share a book with the class.
Wouldn't you like to share a book with the class?
Would not you like to share a book with the class?
Wouldn't you like to share da book with the class.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
ann cryed I forgetted to bring a book today
Ann cryed I forgetted to bring a book today!
Ann cried I forgot to bring a book today!
Ann cried, "I forgot to bring a book today!"
Ann cried, "I forgot to bring a book today."
While nursing her mother back to health, Esperanza begins to crochet the blanket Abuelita started the night Papa died. Esperanza uses the zig-zag stitch with mountains and valleys. What does the blanket symbolize in Esperanza’s life?
a
b
c
d
Describe the striker’s camp in your own words.
a
b
c
d
How does the author create suspense in the story around the issue of the strike? Describe what happens between the people who are continuing to work and strikers. How is the suspense resolved?
a
b
c
d
What does Esperanza do for Marta when the strike gets broken up? Do you think this will change their relationship? Why or why not?
a
b
c
d
Esperanza and Miguel have a serious discussion in chapter 13 Los Duraznos. Why is Esperanza so upset? What does Miguel say to her?
a
b
c
d
You need to carefully take the stairs to the fourth floor where she sells her (a) out of her office.
I was full of (a) when my mare suddenly fared for the worst and lay there without moving.
To (a) means to give clues for what may happen in the future. You will need to prepare yourself so that your eyes don’t well up with tears.
As soon as he declares that what is
(a) won’t be as bad as we think
then all hurt feelings will be repaired.
Please do not be forlorn, you can run barefoot out on the (a) and flat grassy area when we arrive.
