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Esperanza Rising Potatoes

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Esperanza learn about community in this chapter?

a)

It is unnecessary.

b)

It is weak during hard times.

c)

It is essential for survival.

d)

It can be neglectful.

2.

What did Esperanza want to do to help Mama?

a)

She wanted to learn about all of the different foods that were grown in the fields

b)

She wanted to work so she could pay Mama's bills and bring Abuelita to Mama so she could get better.

c)

She wanted to learn about what medicines she could give her to make her feel better.

d)

None of the choices

3.

What job does Esperanza take to earn money?

a)

cut potato eyes

b)

tie grapes

c)

sort the potatoes

d)

shell almonds

4.

What is the main theme of the chapter involving potatoes in 'Esperanza Rising'?

a)

A) The importance of family

b)

B) The struggle for survival

c)

C) The joy of farming

d)

D) The beauty of nature

5.

Which character helps Esperanza learn how to cut potato eyes?

a)

A) Miguel

b)

B) Isabel

c)

C) Marta

d)

D) Alfonso

6.

What does the act of cutting potato eyes symbolize for Esperanza?

a)

A) Her connection to her past

b)

B) Her growth and adaptation

c)

C) Her love for agriculture

d)

D) Her resistance to change

7.

In the context of 'Esperanza Rising', what do potatoes represent?

a)

A) Wealth and prosperity

b)

B) Hard work and resilience

c)

C) Simplicity and humility

d)

D) Tradition and culture

8.

How does Esperanza feel about working with potatoes initially?

a)

A) Excited

b)

B) Indifferent

c)

C) Resentful

d)

D) Enthusiastic

9.

What lesson does Esperanza learn from her experience with potatoes?

a)

A) Patience and perseverance

b)

B) The value of teamwork

c)

C) The importance of leadership

d)

D) The joy of independence

10.

Which literary device is used in the description of the potato fields in 'Esperanza Rising'?

a)

A) Metaphor

b)

B) Simile

c)

C) Personification

d)

D) Hyperbole

11.

What challenge does Esperanza face while working with potatoes?

a)

A) Harsh weather conditions

b)

B) Lack of proper tools

c)

C) Physical exhaustion

d)

D) Language barrier

12.

How does the author use potatoes to develop Esperanza's character?

a)

A) By showing her leadership skills

b)

B) By highlighting her vulnerability

c)

C) By illustrating her determination

d)

D) By emphasizing her creativity

13.

What is the significance of the potato harvest in the story?

a)

A) It marks a turning point for Esperanza

b)

B) It brings the community together

c)

C) It causes conflict among workers

d)

D) It symbolizes the end of an era

14.

How does Esperanza's attitude towards potatoes change by the end of the chapter?

a)

A) She becomes more appreciative

b)

B) She remains indifferent

c)

C) She grows more resentful

d)

D) She feels nostalgic

15.

What does Esperanza's work with potatoes reveal about her relationship with her family?

a)

A) It strengthens their bond

b)

B) It creates tension

c)

C) It leads to misunderstandings

d)

D) It has no impact