Esperanza Rising Ch 5-8

What was in the secret package that Alfonso and Miguel brought with them from Mexico?

• Papa’s rose plants 
• A kitten for Esperanza
• Esperanza's favorite dress
• Some grapes from the ranch

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What was Esperanza old enough to do as the ladies got hot water ready? 

• Braid her own hair
• Bathe herself
• Sweep the floor
• Make tea for the fiesta v

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was it important for Esperanza to go to the jamaica? 

• To dance with Miguel 
• To face everybody after she was so embarrassed in front of them
• To convince Mama she was happy in the U.S.
• To thank Isabel for helping her during the week 

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Why does Marta want everyone in the camp to strike so badly?

• To raise awareness for the poor working conditions
• To help out her family
•  To make more money and get better living conditions
• To irritate Esperanza

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why are the people at Esperanza's camp not willing to join the strike? 

• They are fearful of the repercussions 
• They are happy with how things are
• They are considered lucky to have the jobs they have and live in this camp
• They don't need better working conditions 

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

According to the text (page 135) if the Mexicans strike, what will happen? 

• The big farms will simply hire others
• The big farms will loose business and suffer
• The workers will throw a big fiesta
• The workers will have to return to Mexico

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why did Marta and her friends get kicked out of the company camp?

• They were dressed poorly

• They were being bullies.

• They were yelling and trying to force people to join the strike

• They were disrespectful to the camp owner

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

When Mama prays at the end of The Almonds, what does she pray for?

• She prays for a good crop

• She prays for Papa to watch over them

• She prays Esperanza will make friends

• She prays for strength for Esperanza.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Why do you think Mama acted the way she did as her and Esperanza were talking to the immigration agent?

• She was worried that he might cause problems for them

• She wanted to make sure he wasn't suspicious of them

• All of these.

• She didn't like the way he was talking to her

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do you think Esperanza was unable to hear the heartbeat of the Earth? Choose 2 answers, then hit submit.

• She was too stressed

• Her mind was shutting down to all that was happening

• The Earth does not have a heartbeat

• Her dad lied to her about that

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1