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Esperanza Rising Quiz

Pam Munoz Ryan
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Esperanza Rising Quiz

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1)

What was the treat Esperanza remembers from an earlier time in Zacatecas? (from Chapter 4)

New shoes.
A burrito.
Candy.
A mango carved like a flower.
2)

As described in Chapter 13, what are Elbertas? (from Chapter 13)

Fruit wagons.
Peaches.
Plums.
Canadian immigrants.
3)

In Chapter 5, what is the name of the border town where the travelers face an immigration review? (from Chapter 5)

Mexicali.
Aguascalientes.
Los Ranchos.
Los Gatos.
4)

What does Mama do for the child who interrupted Esperanza's playing on the train? (from Chapter 4)

She offers her fruit.
She combs her hair and styles it.
She offers the girl her shawl.
She makes her a doll.
5)

What is Marta's attitude toward Esperanza? (from Chapter 5)

She wants to learn etiquette from Esperanza.
She is curious about Esperanza's way of speaking.
She resents Esperanza because of her former wealth.
She is curious about Esperanza's clothes.
6)

What is one of the dishes that the families have on this first dinner together? (from Chapter 7)

Ham and beans.
Rice (arroz) and beans.
Hot dogs and beans.
Chicken and beans.
7)

As Chapter 13 begins, where is Mama and what is her condition? (from Chapter 13)

At home and strong.
In the hospital, but much stronger.
In the hospital and still weak.
At home, but still weak.
8)

What is Esperanza's very first reaction to seeing this person in Bakersfield? (from Chapter 13)

She smiles and embraces the person.
She screams.
She thinks this person is a ghost.
She sings a song from her old school in Mexico.
9)

When the women in the camp laugh at Esperanza and upset her, who helps her? (from Chapter 6)

Marta.
Isabel.
The girl with dirty hands.
Miguel.
10)

In Chapter 5, what is the name of the town from which Mama says they are from? (from Chapter 5)

Los Gatos.
Los Ranchos.
Aguascalientes.
Mexicali.
11)

What is the one thing Esperanza does NOT assure Mama of before she leaves the hospital on the day she gets her diagnosis? (from Chapter 10)

She will pay the bills.
She will work.
She will take care of everything.
She will bring Abuelita to her.
12)

What does Isabel see at the party that she would like very much to have? (from Chapter 7)

A kitten.
A pretty shawl.
A pair of red shoes.
A lollipop.
13)

What does Marta's family do for a living? (from Chapter 5)

They pick peaches.
They pick cotton.
They pick strawberries.
They pick oranges.
14)

On the morning after the strike, what does Esperanza see hanging from a tree? (from Chapter 11)

A pinata.
A United States flag.
A policeman's hat.
A scarf.
15)

Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico? (from Chapter 4)

He could not pass the test.
He did not have citizen papers.
He had no recommendations.
He did not have the required lever.
16)

On Christmas day, what does Esperanza give her mother? (from Chapter 9)

A smooth stone from the field.
A shawl.
A stuffed baked potato.
A yarn doll she made.
17)

Where does Esperanza go to check on things on the morning after the strike? (from Chapter 11)

Marta's camp.
The hospital.
Miguel's place of work.
Hortensia's place of work.
18)

During the harvest time, who becomes ill? (from Chapter 8)

Josefina.
Juan.
Mama.
Hortensia.
19)

What dissatisfaction does Esperanza have with Miguel when he tell her of his news in Chapter 12? (from Chapter 12)

She feels he should demand a raise.
She feels he should speak up for himself.
She feels he should refuse to leave his family.
She feels that if he is a foreman, he should be able to get a raise and time off.
20)

Who is Esperanza surprised to see arrive in Bakersfield? (from Chapter 13)

Marisol.
Abuelita.
Tio Luis.
Tio Marco.
21)

When Esperanza is doing one of her chores, she hears women laughing at her. What is the chore she isn't doing well? (from Chapter 6)

Cutting vegetables.
Laundry.
Carrying a baby.
Sweeping.
22)

What does Esperanza think will make the individual in the hospital feel better? (from Chapter 9)

For her to see Abuelita.
More sleep.
Fresh air.
More medicine.
23)

In a conversation between Esperanza and Isabel, where does Isabel tell Esperanza that Marta was born? (from Chapter 7)

Mexico City.
In a town near their own town in Mexico.
In the United States.
In a town far from their own town in Mexico.
24)

On Christmas day, what is Mama's condition? (from Chapter 9)

She develops a rash.
She is stronger.
She is very weak.
She develops a heart ailment.
25)

What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child? (from Chapter 4)

Her doll.
Her ivory chess set.
Her mother's purse.
Her puzzles.
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