WorksheetsEsperanza Rising Ch. 6-10 Comprehension
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 23mins
Choose the definition of the word stagnant
busy and distracted
still and smelly
timid and submissive
annoying; bothering
Choose the definition of the word untethered
busy and distracted
fatigue
still and smelly
unsecured; unattached
Choose the best definition for the word weariness
fatigue
timid and submissive
still and smelly
busy and distracted
Choose the best definition for the word accosting
annoying; bothering
busy and distracted
still and smelly
timid and submissive
Choose the best definition for the word meek
still and smelly
unsecured; unattached
fatigue
timid and submissive
Choose the best definition for the word preoccupied
still and smelly
annoying; bothering
busy and distracted
fatigue
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The food was so _________ that I spit it out.
yearning
atrocious
nimble
sympathetic
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
The unkind children were ___________ the new student on the playground until a teacher stepped in.
accustomed
taunting
bereft
listless
Choose one of the words and write a complete sentence below.
accustomed
extravagant
paced
listless
Choose the best word to describe Isabel
cautious
optimistic
bitter
meek
Which of the following does NOT occur in these chapters.
Esperanza is disappointed when she sees their new home.
Alfonso and Miguel surprise Mama and Esperanza with a rose garden.
Esperanza and Marta become good friends.
Esperanza learns to watch the babies by herself.
Which is one of the effects from after the dust storm?
The grapes cannot be harvested.
The strikers still go on strike.
Mama becomes sick with Valley Fever.
Esperanza and Isabel hide.
What sort of pattern is in Abuelita's blanket?
It is like a circle.
It has hearts.
It has zigzags.
It has thick stripes.
What sort of work does Esperanza do during her first day at work?
Cutting potato eyes
Planting sugar cane
Tying grapes
Picking cotton
What gift does Esperanza give to Mama at the end of these chapters?
a blanket
a smooth stone
a balloon
fruit
Describe what the dust storm was like? What is Esperanza's reaction to it?
Example: The dust storm was like_______. Esperanza's reaction was ___________.
In what ways do you see Esperanza changing in these chapters? Explain at least 3 ways.
Example: I have seen Esperanza change in many ways throughout this chapter. One way is __________. Another way is ________. Lastly, she changes by ____________.
Why do some workers want to strike? Why do some workers disagree?
Example: Some workers want to strike because ______________. I know this because _________________. Some workers at the camp disagree because ________________. I know this because _______________________.
