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WorksheetsEsperanza Rising Ch 6-10 Vocabulary
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
In Esperanza Rising, what does the word "stagnant" describe about the condition of the river near the camp?
Moving quickly
Still and smelly
Fresh and clean
Loud and noisy
In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when a character describes a house as "rickety"?
Strong and stable
Shaky and unsteady
New and shiny
Soft and smooth
In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza feels "untethered"?
Secured tightly
Unsecured; unattached
Tied down
Locked up
In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza "brooded" over her situation?
Laughed loudly
Contemplated and fretted; worried
Slept peacefully
Danced happily
In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how did Esperanza feel when she had to adjust to her new life in the United States?
Smiled broadly
Waved excitedly
Wince
Jumped up
In the book 'Esperanza Rising', Esperanza feels a sense of "weariness" after a long day of work. What does "weariness" mean in this context?
Energy
Fatigue
Excitement
Happiness
In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when someone is 'accosting' Esperanza?
Greeting warmly
Annoying; bothering
Ignoring completely
Helping kindly
In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza react when she needs to adapt to her new life circumstances?
Slowly
Gently
Forcefully
Quietly
In 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza feel when someone is "taunting" her?
Praising
Mocking
Comforting
Ignoring
In 'Esperanza Rising', how would you describe Esperanza's demeanor when she first arrives at the camp?
Bold and brave
Loud and noisy
Timid and submissive
Angry and aggressive
In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when Esperanza becomes "accustomed" to her new life in California?
Unfamiliar with
Adapted to; familiar with
Surprised by
Dislike
In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza's family is described as living an "extravagant" lifestyle?
Cheap and simple
Expensive and fancy
Plain and boring
Small and modest
In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how would you describe the conditions Esperanza faced when she first arrived at the migrant camp?
Skillful and adept
Awful and horrible
Busy and distracted
Deprived
In the story of Esperanza Rising, which word best describes Esperanza's state when she is overwhelmed with thoughts about her family's future?
Preoccupied
Nimble
Listless
Yearning
In Esperanza Rising, how would you describe a character who is "sympathetic"?
Walked back and forth
Supportive
Lifeless and sluggish
Longing; wanting
In Esperanza Rising, which word describes how Esperanza walked back and forth while waiting for news?
Nimble
Paced
Bereft
Atrocious
In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how would you describe Esperanza's ability to adapt to her new life?
Skillful and adept
Deprived
Awful and horrible
Lifeless and sluggish
In the book 'Esperanza Rising', which word best describes Esperanza's mood when she feels "lifeless and sluggish" after moving to the United States?
Yearning
Listless
Sympathetic
Preoccupied
In 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza feel when she loses her family's wealth and status?
Longing; wanting
Deprived
Supportive
Walked back and forth
In the book 'Esperanza Rising', which word best describes Esperanza's feeling of "longing; wanting" for her past life?
Atrocious
Yearning
Nimble
Paced
