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WorksheetsEsperanza Rising
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 20mins
Who killed Papa?
jealous ranch owners
bandits
the Mexican police
both Tios
Which characteristic does NOT describe Esperanza at the END of the novel? *
Happy
Self-Sufficient
Mature
Selfish
Where did Esperanza grow up on the ranch at?
California
America
Mexico
Jamaica
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
What did Miguel and Alfonso take from the ranch and hide in secret packages when they ran
away?
all of their clothes
gold
Papa's rose clippings
all of the ranch horses
What was the turning point that made Esperanza HAVE to grow up and become independent?
Papa's death
Mama's illness
Miguel's love
Marta's teasing
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.
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
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 Miguel take the money orders from Esperanza's valise?
He wanted a new truck.
He wanted to move.
He used it to bring Abuelita to America.
What is the conflict, or essence, of the novel Esperanza Rising?
Esperanza must learn how to survive and live in her new life.
Marta is a mean girl.
