WorksheetsEsperanza Rising - Section 1-4
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are the names of Esperanza's parents?
Hortensia and Miguel
Ramona and Sixto
Irene and Luis
Josefina and Alfonso
Abuelita, Esperanza's grandmother, tells her that there are no roses without thorns. What does she mean by this?
A. People should not plant rose gardens
B. Troubles can be avoided if you’re careful
C. Everyone’s life comes with challenges
D. Family is very important
What birthday present does Esperanza open from her father after he passes away?
A doll
A book
A scarf
A letter
What does Esperanza’s mother apologize for on the train to Zacatecas?
Being late to board
Not having money for the train ride
Esperanza’s bad manners
Her dusty clothes
What gift does Carmen give Esperanza’s mother on the train?
Two hens
A bouquet of flowers
A box of chocolates
A handmade scarf
The farm worker cut down the grapes with a(n) _________.
Tallow
Adobe
Crochet hook
Scythe
The child felt great ________ when her beloved dog went missing; she cried every day until he was found.
Anguish
Premonition
Condolence
Smoldering
Chris denied tripping Sam on purpose, but witnesses said his action was ________.
Capricious
Deliberate
Monotonous
Undulating
Gina was ________ by the spinning pinwheel; she couldn't stop watching it.
Jostled
Persistent
Mesmerized
Indignant
He packed his clothes into a(n) _________.
Guava
Phoenix
Tallow
Valise
11. Esperanza's mother made the right choice in fleeing to the United States rather than accepting Tío Luis's proposal because:
She wanted a better life for Esperanza.
She was afraid of Tío Luis.
She had no other family in Mexico.
She wanted to start a new business.
