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WorksheetsEsperanza Rising - Figs chapter
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
What happened to Esperanza's house?
The house was decorated for the funeral.
The house was burned down.
The house was destroyed in an earthquake.
The house was destroyed in a tornado.
Who rescued abuelita from the burning house?
Sixto
Luis
Miguel
Alfonso
What happened to the grapevines in the fire?
The grapevines burned in the fire.
The grapevines were stolen.
The grapevines survived the fire.
The grapevines were not disturbed.
Who do you think arranged the fire?
The fire was arranged by Alfonso.
The fire was arranged by Miguel.
The fire was arranged by Horensia's family?
The fire was arranged by Esperanza's uncles.
What did Tio Luis say to Esperanza when he visited the next morning after the fire?
He offered to marry Ramona and build her a bigger house.
He said he was leaving the country.
He said he had nothing to do with the fire.
He blamed Tio Marco of causing the fire.
What did he, Tio Luis, say about boarding schools?
He said he will send Esperanza away to boarding school.
He said he will send Miguel away to boarding school.
He said he did not like boarding schools.
He said he went to boarding school.
Based on what you read, in what kind of community does Esperanza live?
urban
suburban
rural
all of the above
Why did Esperanza's family decide to leave Mexico?
They wanted a fresh new start after Papa died and the ranch burned down.
They knew that because Tio Luis owned the land where their home was, he would make their lives miserable if they stayed there.
They wanted to see what ilfe was like in the United States.
They were being forced out of Mexico because of the revolution.
What can we tell about Mama as a person, when she accepts the uncle's proposal?
It shows that she is very strong. The only way she can protect Esperanza, Abuelita, and all the servants is by accepting the uncle’s proposal.
It shows that she is very weak. Se give in because she has nothing left.
It show she doesn't care about anyone but herself..
It show that she is only thinking about Papa.
What does Mama see as her role in the family?
Mama sees her role as the one who has to make a sacrifice to save her family.
Mama sees her role as the one who follows orders from Tio Louis.
Mama sees her role as the one who wants to save Rancho De La Rosas.
Mama sees her role as the one who is confused and can't make a decision.
How is Mama a good example for Esperanza as they are leaving the El Rancho de las Rosas?
Mama is determined to do what is right and not complain about it.
Mama is a good example by complaining about having to leave.
Mama is a good example by donating her clothes to the poor.
Mama is a good example by resentfully smashing figs with her feet.
How are Miguel's character traits different from Esperanza's?
He is brave and is not thinking about the past. Esperanza is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.
She is brave and is not thinking about the past. Miguel is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.
He is doesn't care about the past. Esperanza is happy and thinking only about the future.
She is only thinking about the past future. Miguel is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.
