WorksheetsEsperanza Rising Comp Quiz #2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
Esperanza tried to hear the Earth's heartbeat. Was she able to hear it?
yes
no
Who did they pick up on the way to camp?
Hortensia
Tio Luis
Marta
Who is Marta?
A girl who lives in another camp, but sometimes stays with her aunt and uncle.
Miguel's girlfriend from California.
Who taught Esperanza how to sweep?
Mama
Hortensia
Isabel
Miguel
How does Esperanza's refusal to share her doll propel the story's action?
Mama lectures her saying that she must accept her new life.
Mama apologizes for her daughter behavior.
Mama agrees with her but has to act as if she likes the peasants.
Mama looks away and does say a word.
What is a summary for story?
Esperanza and Mama are searching for a better life away from Tio Luis. Their servants agree to hide them in exchange for money; however, there is no money to give. Mama, has to find a way to make money to keep her and Esperanza safe so no one discovers where they are going or where they will be hiding.
Esperanza and Mama are moving to California in search of Esperanza long lost father. He has been injured during the war and has lost his memory. Mama is determined to find him to help bring her family back together. However, Esperanza is afraid something bad will happen and that they will get lost along the way.
Esperanza and Mama are moving to California with their servants to avoid having to live with Tio Luis. It is difficult for both of them but Mama is determined to make the best of the situation even though Esperanza is disgusted by the people and conditions and refuses to accept that this situation is her new life.
Esperanza and Mama are used to living poor but are running away so no one can steal there newly found wealth. Esperanza finds it difficult to be around those that are poor because she does not want to be poor again. Mama is trying to make the best out of the situation but knows that Esperanza is paranoid.
What does Esperanza notice about mama's hair? (Chapter 6)
She is wearing it in a bun instead of a braid
She is wearing it a braid instead of a bun
She cut it all off
Why is Esperanza not good at cleaning and taking care of the babies? (Chapter 6)
She day dreams too much
She is too forgetful
She has never had to work before
The immigration official is very rude and seems to be unwilling to allow Mama and Esperanza to cross into the United States. What do we learn about Mama after her interaction with the immigration official? What can you infer about Mama’s character?
How does Esperanza metaphorically describe her and Miguel's relationship?
like being on two sides of the same river
as the whisper of leaves in the wind
like a phoenix rising from its ashes
as distant as mountains and valleys
What is the reason Marta nicknames Esperanza "Cinderella"?
Because Esperanza is always found cleaning and doing chores
Because Esperanza wears glass slippers to a party
Because Esperanza needs to leave a gathering before midnight
Because Esperanza struggles with sweeping the platform
What does Abuelita really mean when she speaks of "mountains and valleys" when she was teaching Esperanza to crochet the blanket?
She meant that Esperanza needs to climb a mountain and then go down to the valley and pray.
She meant that mountains are the sad times and valleys are the happy times.
She meant that mountains are too steep to climb and valleys are too low to walk in.
She meant that mountains are the highs in life and valleys are the lows in life.
What were the themes from "Las Papayas?"
hiding, escape, panic, bravery, social classes, being humble
betrayal, anger, resentment, lies and secret plans
grief, disrespect of dead loved one, missing the dead loved one, cherishing memories
beginning of new life, grief, shocking death of a loved one
What was the deeper meaning of Carmen saying, "I am poor, but I am rich...?"
Carmen meant that she may not have a lot of money but she will sell her hens to make some.
Carmen meant that she doesn't have much but she is thankful and happy with what she has.
Carmen meant that she is very sad that she is poor and wishes that she was rich like Esperanza.
What are the themes from "Los Higos?"
beginning of a new life, grief, shocking death of a loved one
grief, disrespect of the dead loved one, missing the dead loved one, cherishing memories
hiding, escape, panic, bravery, social classes and being humble
betrayal, anger, resentment, lies and secret plans
What are the themes from "Las Guayabas?"
beginning of a new life, grief, shocking death of a loved one
betrayal, anger, resentment, lies and secret plans
hiding, escape, panic, bravery, social classes and being humble
grief, disrespect of the dead loved one, missing the dead loved one, cherishing memories
The phoenix is a mythical bird that would live for one day and then die in a blaze of fire only to rise from the ashes and live again another day. What did Abuelita mean when she said to her family, "We are like the phoenix?"
She meant that the tale of the phoenix makes her feel sad and she wants to go cry in the convent.
She meant that they would hunt for a phoenix and use its energy to be successful again.
She meant that they will overcome their hardships and be successful even though their life was ruined.
She meant that her family had superpowers and would seek revenge.
Which of the following could be themes from "Los Melones?"
hard work, trying your best, being tired, responsibility, embarrassment
happiness, love, embarrassment, being humble, being grateful
feeling disrespected, having confidence, anxiety, jealousy
Which of the following could be themes from "Las Cebollas?"
being sheltered, pampering, resentment, seeking revenge, maturity
no experience with working, being grateful, responsibility, embarrassment
jealousy, envy, rage, loss of a loved one, happiness
When Hortensia reminds Esperanza of how they all hid from the bandits, this is an example of what?
personification
foreshadowing
flashback
connotation
What did Abuelita mean when she said "after many mountains and valleys we will be together?"
It meant that Esperanza would need to learn a lot of geography
It signified that Esperanza's journey would include many ups and downs
It suggested that Esperanza was going to become an explorer
It indicated that Esperanza would be relocating frequently
What example of figurative language is this?
Upon arriving in America, what is Miguel's aspiration?
To become a chef.
To engage in construction work.
To work on trains.
To pursue a career in music.
How is Abuelita able to help Esperanza and her mother get their papers?
She has sisters who get their papers
She forges the documents
She pays a bribe
She provides emotional support
