WorksheetsEsperanza Rising Symbolism Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the crocheting taught by Abuelita symbolize in Esperanza’s life?
Esperanza’s desire to return to Mexico
The wealth Esperanza left behind
The connection to her past and hope for the future
Esperanza’s frustration with her new life
In Chapter 6, what does the valley Esperanza sees on the train symbolize?
The dangers of traveling
The beauty of the United States
Her separation from her old life
The opportunities and hardships of her new life
What does the doll given to Esperanza by her father symbolize?
A spoiled child’s luxury
Her attachment to her father and the past
Her anger toward her mother
Her dislike of the train ride
The asparagus Esperanza must pack at her job symbolizes what theme?
The complexity of farm life
The transformation from wealth to hard labor
The nutritional value of produce
Her wish to be a chef
What does Esperanza’s struggle to sweep the platform represent?
Her lack of strength
Her refusal to work
Her resistance to change and difficulty adapting
Her laziness
In Chapter 7, the new home Esperanza moves into is symbolic of—
Her dreams coming true
The beginning of her journey from privilege to humility
Her return to her old life
The end of her struggles
What do the peaches Esperanza eats represent?
Her old life of abundance and comfort
Her dislike for American food
Her confusion about her new culture
Her desire to leave the camp
What does the valley fever that Mama contracts symbolize?
Punishment for moving to America
The price of sacrifice and hardship for a better life
A common cold
Karma from past mistakes
What symbolic meaning can be attached to Esperanza giving her doll to Isabel?
She wants to forget her father
She wants Isabel to leave
She is learning empathy and letting go of her past
She no longer likes dolls
The recurring image of mountains and valleys throughout these chapters symbolizes—
Different weather patterns in California
The highs and lows of Esperanza’s journey
The terrain of Mexico
The obstacles to American citizenship
