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WorksheetsThe Script: Setting the Scene
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Where does the story take place at the beginning, in February 1836?
In Houston, Texas, part of the United States
In San Antonio, Texas, part of Mexico
In Monterrey, Nuevo León, part of Texas
In Austin, Texas, independent territory
Who narrates that he is eight years old and lives with his Tejano family?
Enrique Esparza, Tejano boy
Gregorio Esparza, Tejano soldier
Anita Esparza, Tejano mother
Colonel Travis, Anglo leader
What did it mean to be a Tejano in 1836 according to the text?
Mexican who had lived in Texas all their life
Anglo who had recently arrived in Texas
Soldier in the United States army
Native inhabitant without Mexican citizenship
What was Gregorio Esparza's role at the Alamo?
Farmer who brought corn to the garrison
Messenger who guided the escape wagons
Soldier capable of handling the big cannon
Governor who negotiated with Santa Anna
Who was Antonio López de Santa Anna at that time?
President of Mexico and leader of the army
Captain of the colonists and farmer
Mayor of San Antonio and merchant
Governor of Texas and Anglo chief
Why were many people in Texas not happy with Santa Anna?
He raised taxes and made unfair laws
He banned Texan family farms
He closed the Alamo to Texan soldiers
He expelled all Anglos from Texas
What news does Mr. Smith bring when he knocks on the door?
Gregorio has been promoted to captain
The carriage is waiting outside
It is already too late to leave
Santa Anna has retreated very far
What decision does Gregorio make after learning that the Mexican army is arriving?
Go to the fort because they will need cannons
Hide at home with his family
Travel to Mexico to negotiate peace
March to Houston with the Anglo-Saxons
What attitude does Anita show when Gregorio decides to go to the Alamo?
Stay in San Antonio shopping
Ask him to hide alone
Accompany him to be close
Send Enrique to live with Smith
What did the Esparza family bring when they moved to the Alamo?
Boxes of gold and maps
School books and chalkboards
New plows and seeds
Metate, utensils, and blankets
What sound was heard when danger was approaching?
Drums rumbling in the distance
Festival bells in the square
Whistles from a nearby locomotive
Shouts from the vendors in the market
Who was already guarding the Alamo when the Esparza family arrived?
Mexican government officials
Anglo farmers and merchants
Soldiers of the Texas Army
Local missionaries and teachers
Approximately, how many people were inside the Alamo?
Around two hundred people
Exactly fifty soldiers
Fewer than twenty Tejano families
More than fifteen hundred civilians
What does Colonel Travis tell Enrique about his family's accommodation?
They will be sent to another city
They will sleep outside, under surveillance
They will live with him in the barracks
They will remain in the chapel, safe
Relaciona cada personaje con su papel en la historia.
Enrique Esparza
Niño tejaño de ocho años
Gregorio Esparza
Soldado que maneja el cañón
Anita Esparza
Madre que acompaña a su familia
Santa Anna
Presidente que lidera el ejército
Coronel Travis
Oficial a cargo en el Álamo
Select the correct statements about Texas and its inhabitants in 1836.
The Alamo was an important seaport
The Mexican army was returning to San Antonio
There were Anglo-Saxons who had come to settle
Many Texans were lifelong Mexicans
What did the red flag that the soldiers raised on the tower mean?
They would ask for help and bring more supplies
There would be no prisoners and they would kill anyone who tried to escape
They would take prisoners and negotiate peace
They would surrender and abandon the city
What did Colonel Travis say about surrendering or retreating?
He would agree to negotiate a ceasefire
He would retreat to protect the families
He would never surrender or retreat
He would surrender if they ran out of ammunition
How did Enrique feel about his father being a soldier?
Indifferent and busy with other things
He wished he wasn't, so he wouldn't die
Calm and confident because of his bravery
Proud and excited about the battle
Enrique's family was hiding in the chapel. What could they hear during the night?
Soft rain on the roof
Constant singing and violin music
Only footsteps of tired guards
Gunshots and cannons
During the day, what did David Crockett sometimes do to relax?
He played the violin for everyone
He built new strong walls
He told long adventure stories
He cooked hot food every day
Seven days after the fighting began, what did Santa Anna offer?
A safe exchange of prisoners
A three-day armistice
A safe transfer of families
More ammunition for both sides
What decision did the family make about separating during the armistice?
Separate to escape in turns
Stay together no matter what
Send only the children outside
All go out and surrender together
Gregorio thought that if they surrendered, what could happen?
They would be made honorable prisoners
They would not be allowed to live
They would be sent to another safe city
They would be allowed to live in peace
After the armistice, how were the supplies inside the Alamo?
Improving with new deliveries
Sufficient thanks to external help
Scarce and almost out of ammunition
Abundant and varied for everyone
What did Enrique think when the attacks stopped after twelve days?
That the fighting might be over
That a strong storm was approaching
That reinforcements from Texas were arriving
That they should all flee together immediately
What happened when Santa Anna's soldiers jumped over the wall at night?
They looked for David Crockett first
They entered and fired everywhere
They helped evacuate the families
They surrendered to the defenders
Where did Enrique huddle during the attack inside the chapel?
In the corner with his family
Behind a closed door
Next to the golden central altar
In the open courtyard
MATCH: Relaciona cada personaje con su acción o decisión durante el asedio.
Coronel Travis
Nunca rendirse ni retirarse
Gregorio
Quedarse y luchar por libertad
Anita
Mantener a la familia unida
Enrique
Querer ayudar y ser héroe
MSQ: What were signs that the situation inside the Alamo was very difficult?
Few munitions available
The soldiers fell asleep while on guard
White flag waving on the tower
They slept next to a cannon
Plenty of food every day
COMPREHENSION: Read this brief passage. 'Santa Anna's soldiers raised a red flag from the cathedral. Colonel Travis declared he would never surrender. Days later, Santa Anna offered a three-day armistice. When it ended, supplies were scarce and at night the soldiers jumped the wall and attacked the chapel.' What does the red flag represent and how are the subsequent events connected?
A safe pause that allowed escape
A signal that there would be no prisoners and fierce fighting
An invitation to negotiate constant freedom
A warning of help for the Texans
What did the second Mexican soldier order regarding the women and children after the Battle of the Alamo?
Leave them alone in the Alamo
Send them out of San Antonio
Interrogate them in the central barracks
Take them to the plaza and do not harm them
What did Enrique see while they were walking through the Alamo towards the plaza?
Bodies of dead Anglos and Texans
Soldiers playing music in the plaza
Carts transporting supplies and water
Celebration bonfires and flags
How did Anita respond when asked about her husband?
She said he was fighting with the Texans
She said he was traveling to Mexico
She said he was hiding in the plaza
She said he had died at the Alamo
What was Francisco's relationship with Anita's family?
He was her husband's brother and a soldier
He was her cousin who traded cattle
He was a neighbor who helped evacuate
He was an American guide passing through
What did Santa Anna give to Enrique's mother?
A blanket and two silver dollars
Rations of bread and fresh water
A safe pass to leave Texas
A map to get to the town
What emotion dominated Enrique when he saw Santa Anna after his father's death?
Relief at the end of the struggle
Indifference to the events
Joy for the help received
Silent anger and clenched hands
What is a long-term consequence mentioned about Enrique?
The memory tormented him for many years
He became an army officer
He returned to Mexico and rebuilt his life
He forgot about the Alamo after moving
Relaciona cada personaje con su acción durante el encuentro en la plaza.
Anita
Dice que su marido murió
Santa Anna
Da una manta y dos dólares
Soldado mexicano
Ordena no dañar mujeres y niños
Enrique
Aprieta las manos y guarda rabia
Select the true statements about the treatment of the survivors in this scene.
Santa Anna asked for their names
There was a blow against Anita
It was ordered to protect women and children
A payment was demanded for security
The family was given permission to leave
