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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 the traveling group reaches the wagon, what is it that Hortensia predicts that Tio Luis has already bragged about?
2. What has happened to Papa's belt buckle since Papa's death?
3. What outstanding fact does Marta reveal about her father?
4. When Esperanza's first birthday morning visitor comes, what does he bring for her?
5. When the women in the camp laugh at Esperanza and upset her, who helps her?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Alfonso show his affection and respect for Ramona (Mama) Ortega when they arrive in California?
2. How does Miguel help Esperanza in her adjustment to work when she is left to do household chores?
3. 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?
4. The harvest is a time when all farmers have their work rewarded, so it is easy to understand why it is their favorite time of year. Why does Esperanza imply that it is her favorite time of year?
5. In what way does the author's description of what survived the fire reveal the degree of ruin?
6. In addition to Esperanza's father's death, what else is awful about the way in which Esperanza wakes on on her birthday?
7. When all are planning to work in California, Esperanza says she will work, and everyone laughs. What tone did the author intend for this laugh?
8. 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?
9. How does Papa impart his love of the land to Esperanza?
10. What is it about the migrant worker camp that is difficult for Esperanza?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout the novel, the female characters are crocheting lace, teaching crocheting, giving crocheted gifts. Sometimes it is the actual crocheted article that is important; at other times, the activity itself is emphasized. What might crocheting symbolize, or come to symbolize, to the women of El Rancho de las Rosas?
Essay Topic 2
The title of this novel is Esperanza Rising. There is a scenario in Chapter 5 wherein Esperanza feels she is floating above the earth. However, there are several meanings of the word "rising." Reflect on this scene and the meanings of this book. Finally, with attention to more than one meaning of the word, explain why Esperanza Rising is an appropriate title for this novel.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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