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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Mama sits Esperanza down in the cabin to talk to her, what is the essence of Mama's lecture to Esperanza?
2. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?
3. If Ramona were to stay in Mexico and remain single, what would be her life situation?
4. Who is Hortensia?
5. When Esperanza wanders away from the picnic, what does she do?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the time the fire is discovered, what might be the reason Esperanza is dreaming that a bear is waking her?
2. When Esperanza talks with her uncles in her father's office, why does the condition of her father's desk bother her?
3. Every chapter is named after a fruit, and that fruit has a role in the action of the chapter. This chapter is "The Guavas." What role do the guavas play in the action of Chapter 4?
4. How does Alfonso show his affection and respect for Ramona (Mama) Ortega when they arrive in California?
5. How does Miguel help Esperanza in her adjustment to work when she is left to do household chores?
6. How does Papa impart his love of the land to Esperanza?
7. What disappointment does MIguel face on his first day at the camp in California?
8. In what way does the author's description of what survived the fire reveal the degree of ruin?
9. What is the symbolism of the author having Alfonso and his son Miguel be the ones who return to the ranch with the dead body of Papa?
10. In what way is the character of Tio Luis a stock character, in this case, the villain?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Much of what the reader learns about life in the migrant work camps entails children's lives. Comment on the quality of life available to children in these circumstances and how responsible Ryan's portrayal of children in the camps is.
Essay Topic 2
The Ortegas and Alfonso's family are never far from nature. Even when they are rich, Ryan resorts to nature imagery. Later, when they live as peasants, they are close to nature. Discuss the role of nature and the nature imagery in Esperanza Rising.
Essay Topic 3
In Esperanza Rising there are numerous references to religion, praying, and engaging "spirits" of dead people in conversations or decisions. Discuss the role spirituality plays in the lives of the characters of Esperanza Rising.
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