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Esperanza Rising Ch 6-10 Vocabulary

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

In Esperanza Rising, what does the word "stagnant" describe about the condition of the river near the camp?

a)

Moving quickly

b)

Still and smelly

c)

Fresh and clean

d)

Loud and noisy

2.

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when a character describes a house as "rickety"?

a)

Strong and stable

b)

Shaky and unsteady

c)

New and shiny

d)

Soft and smooth

3.

In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza feels "untethered"?

a)

Secured tightly

b)

Unsecured; unattached

c)

Tied down

d)

Locked up

4.

In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza "brooded" over her situation?

a)

Laughed loudly

b)

Contemplated and fretted; worried

c)

Slept peacefully

d)

Danced happily

5.

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how did Esperanza feel when she had to adjust to her new life in the United States?

a)

Smiled broadly

b)

Waved excitedly

c)

Wince

d)

Jumped up

6.

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', Esperanza feels a sense of "weariness" after a long day of work. What does "weariness" mean in this context?

a)

Energy

b)

Fatigue

c)

Excitement

d)

Happiness

7.

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when someone is 'accosting' Esperanza?

a)

Greeting warmly

b)

Annoying; bothering

c)

Ignoring completely

d)

Helping kindly

8.

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza react when she needs to adapt to her new life circumstances?

a)

Slowly

b)

Gently

c)

Forcefully

d)

Quietly

9.

In 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza feel when someone is "taunting" her?

a)

Praising

b)

Mocking

c)

Comforting

d)

Ignoring

10.

In 'Esperanza Rising', how would you describe Esperanza's demeanor when she first arrives at the camp?

a)

Bold and brave

b)

Loud and noisy

c)

Timid and submissive

d)

Angry and aggressive

11.

In 'Esperanza Rising', what does it mean when Esperanza becomes "accustomed" to her new life in California?

a)

Unfamiliar with

b)

Adapted to; familiar with

c)

Surprised by

d)

Dislike

12.

In Esperanza Rising, what does it mean when Esperanza's family is described as living an "extravagant" lifestyle?

a)

Cheap and simple

b)

Expensive and fancy

c)

Plain and boring

d)

Small and modest

13.

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how would you describe the conditions Esperanza faced when she first arrived at the migrant camp?

a)

Skillful and adept

b)

Awful and horrible

c)

Busy and distracted

d)

Deprived

14.

In the story of Esperanza Rising, which word best describes Esperanza's state when she is overwhelmed with thoughts about her family's future?

a)

Preoccupied

b)

Nimble

c)

Listless

d)

Yearning

15.

In Esperanza Rising, how would you describe a character who is "sympathetic"?

a)

Walked back and forth

b)

Supportive

c)

Lifeless and sluggish

d)

Longing; wanting

16.

In Esperanza Rising, which word describes how Esperanza walked back and forth while waiting for news?

a)

Nimble

b)

Paced

c)

Bereft

d)

Atrocious

17.

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', how would you describe Esperanza's ability to adapt to her new life?

a)

Skillful and adept

b)

Deprived

c)

Awful and horrible

d)

Lifeless and sluggish

18.

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', which word best describes Esperanza's mood when she feels "lifeless and sluggish" after moving to the United States?

a)

Yearning

b)

Listless

c)

Sympathetic

d)

Preoccupied

19.

In 'Esperanza Rising', how does Esperanza feel when she loses her family's wealth and status?

a)

Longing; wanting

b)

Deprived

c)

Supportive

d)

Walked back and forth

20.

In the book 'Esperanza Rising', which word best describes Esperanza's feeling of "longing; wanting" for her past life?

a)

Atrocious

b)

Yearning

c)

Nimble

d)

Paced