WorksheetsBenchmark Unit 4
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
What does paragraph 15 reveal about Esperanza’s feelings towards Miguel’s situation?
She is hopeless about her future in America.
She is embarrassed that her son is not more successful.
She is angry that Miguel did not stand up to his boss.
She is disappointed that Miguel is a second-class citizen.
Based on paragraph 14, what can the reader infer about Miguel?
He misses living in Mexico.
He is hopeful for a better life than he had in Mexico.
He is angry that the men from Oklahoma offered to work for half the pay.
He is furious that his boss hired the new group of men to work.
Which sentence from the text best shows Miguel’s perspective on life in America?
“His voice was sharp but he continued eating, as if nothing were wrong.” (paragraph 5)
“We must all work at something or we will all starve.” (paragraph 7)
“They send people back to Mexico even if they don’t belong there, just for speaking up.” (paragraph 13)
“At least here, I have a chance, however small, to become more than what I was.” (paragraph 14)
Read the sentences below from paragraph 9. “Esperanza’s eyes were on fire. She stamped out of the cabin, slamming the door, and walked past the mulberry and the chinaberry trees to the vineyard.” What does the phrase Esperanza’s eyes were on fire suggest about Esperanza?
Her eyes are burning.
She is filled with rage.
Her eyes are sparkling.
She is feeling puzzled.
What does the word grimace mean as used in paragraph 25?
An expression used to show disgust.
An expression used to show disappointment.
A gesture that shows anger.
A gesture meant to hurt one’s feelings.
How do the authors develop the theme of “overcoming inequality” in both passages?
by showing how upset Esperanza was in response to Miguel’s new job
by showing how the narrator of each story faced challenges
by showing how Judy and Miguel were patient with the discrimination they faced
by showing how the main characters stood up for themselves
How does the author develop the theme of “racism and inequality” in the poem “I, Too”?
by showing how the speaker does not have the same rights as everyone else
by showing how the speaker is proud of himself
by showing the speaker’s negative feelings towards everyone else
by showing the speaker’s hopeful feelings about the future
What do eating in the kitchen and having a seat at the table symbolize in the poem?
being punished for being different
being treated equally and with respect
being treated poorly by slave owners
standing up for what’s right
What is the tone of the poem?
joyful
hopeful
anger
sadness
What is the narrator's perspective?
Esperanza lives in America during the Civil War and is struggling to survive.
Esperanza struggles to survive in Mexico so she moves to the US and lives as a peasant during harsh conditions.
Esperanza moved from America to Mexico to escape the hardships of her home because her father died.
Esperanza wins the lottery and celebrates.
What is the Author trying to show the reader?
How harsh it was to survive in America in the 1800s.
Esperanza is spoiled and isn't used to living the life of a peasant.
How harsh life was for Mexicans in America during the 1930s
To show that Esperanza is struggling to become a third class citizen
What did Miguel do when people from Oklahoma came and worked for half the price?
Left and decided to find a new job.
Dug ditches and placed tracks.
worked for half the pay as well
What is the meaning of the word pitiful as it it used below?
"I need to get Abuelita here, but I cannot even send her my pitiful savings for fear my uncles will find out and keep her there forever."
being full of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others
extremely good; outstanding.
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.
The following phrase is an example of which kind of figurative language?
"I stood on the other side of the river"
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Simile
Personification
Which point of view is Miguel's Prophecy?
first
second
third
there is no point of view
Esperanza's eyes were on fire is an example of which figurative language?
hyperbole
personification
simile
alliteration
Miguel leaving was a part of the story's:
beginning/exposition
rising action
climax
resolution
Could I fall all the way back to Mexico if I never opened my eyes again is an example of which figurative language?
idiom
imagery
metaphor
onomatopoeia
Which statement would NOT belong in a summary of Miguel's Prophecy?
Miguel is Mexican and decides to dig ditches to earn money.
Esperanza and Miguel have an argument in the vineyard.
Miguel leaves one morning.
Esperanza sends money to her mama to help pay medical bills.
Which of these events WOULD NOT be included in a summary of key events?
Miguel and Esperanza talk about life in America and disagree.
Miguel chases Esperanza and catches up to her.
Papa's roses bloom.
Miguel is gone and Esperanza is worried it's her fault.
Which sentence from the text shows that Esperanza is upset?
His voice was sharp, but he continued eating, as if nothing were wrong.
He looked into his plate and shook his head.
"Yes, you have told us," said Esperanza, teasing her.
Esperanza pounded the dough a little too hard.
what does the author mean by saying "Wait a little while and the fruit will fall into your hand"?
That once fruit ripens, it comes right off the tree.
That things will get better if Miguel and Esperanza are patient.
That waiting is difficult.
That papa likes wise sayings.
Which sentence is punctuated and spelled correctly?
In America we are sad poor and mistreated.
In America, we are sad, poor, and mistreated.
In, America, we are sad poor, and mistreated.
In america, we are sad, poor and mistreated.
The number of pencils he is stacked on his desk is distracting.
will stack
was stacking
has stacked
correct as is
“Ma’am, you cannot walk around my classroom like that,” said Chessa’s teacher.
"Ma'am, you cannot walk around my classroom, like that,"
"Ma'am you cannot walk around my classroom like that,"
"Ma'am you cannot, walk around my classroom like that,"
Correct as is
The missing statue in the library being stolen a week earlier.
Had been stolen
did steal
will be stolen
correct as is
"You can baked me a new cookie, can't you?" she asked.
"You can baking me a new cookie, can't you?"
"You can bake me a new cookie, can't you?"
"You can bakes me a new cookie, can't you?"
Correct as is
“Ms. Hefty can I use the bathroom?” the student asked.
“Can I Ms. Hefty use the bathroom?”
“Ms. Hefty, can I use the bathroom?”
“Ms. Hefty can I, use the bathroom?”
Correct as is
By next winter, Kai _____________ all of the practice sessions.
have completed
had completed
will have completed
Sasha could not remember if she _____________ the front door earlier, so she went back to check.
has locked
had locked
will have locked
Point of View Review:
When he was 12 years old, Tom loved nothing better than to build models. Models of planes or ships were the most challenging to build. One summer, the young boy spent every evening working on his model of the Star Ship Enterprise, from the original Star Trek TV series. Instead of playing with his friends, Tom sat at his desk, carefully gluing the tiny plastic pieces in place. When the model was done and mounted on a platform, that starship was perfect. The model even had engine lights that worked! Tom felt so proud. To him, there was nothing like building something with his own two hands.
Which of these sentences from the passage helps the reader identify the point of view?
To him, there was nothing like building something with his own two hands.
When the model was done and mounted on a platform, that starship was perfect.
Models of planes or ships were the most challenging to build
The model even had engine lights that worked!
Plot Review:
In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the exposition?
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.
Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.
Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.
With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.
Plot Review:
In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following fits into the rising action?
The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.
Then, one day, a big bad wolf came walking along the road. He saw the first little pig in his straw house. With an evil glint in his eye, he knocked on the first little pig’s door.
With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.
The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!
Plot Review:
In the story of the Three Little Pigs, which of the following identifies the resolution?
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. The pigs lived in a small house with their mum. One day, their mum sent them off to build houses of their own.
The wolf huffed and he puffed, and he puffed and he huffed, but he could not blow down the brick house. As quick as a flash, he climbed up on to the roof and into the chimney.
The big bad wolf was never seen again, and the three little pigs lived happily ever after!
With a loud howl, the foolish wolf jumped out of the pot, ran out of the house, and off down the road! The three little pigs cheered loudly.
Character Perspective Review:
Eric's car broke down in the woods and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help. What character trait does Eric BEST demonstrate?
Fun-loving- Eric loves to have adventures.
Helpless- Eric has no clue what to do in a crisis.
Resourceful- Eric uses the resources he has: antenna and car battery- to make the best out of a bad situation.
Daring- Eric is brave and doesn't ask anyone for help and can do everything alone.
Narrator's Perspective Review:
Andy saw his neighbor struggling to get his lawnmower running, so Andy went over to his neighbor's house and filled up his lawnmower with gas. When it still wouldn't start, Andy lent him his lawnmower. What character trait does Andy BEST demonstrate?
Bossy- He thinks his neighbor should use his lawnmower only.
Helpful- He is kind and offers help with fuel for the lawnmower and later his own lawnmower for his neighbor to use.
Heroic- Andy saved the day and played the hero when he saw his friend in trouble so that he could get praise.
Persistent- Andy did not give up when things got tough and kept thinking of solutions for his neighbor's struggles with the lawnmower.
