Esperanza Rising Los Higos

How does Mama respond to Tio Luis’s marriage proposal after the fire?

• She tells him she will never marry him as long as she lives

• She tells him she still refuses his proposal

• She says nothing to him

• She tells him she will consider his proposal

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What can we tell about Mama as a person, when she accepts the uncle's proposal?

• It shows that she is very strong. The only way she can protect Esperanza, Abuelita, and all the servants is by accepting the uncle’s proposal.

• It shows that she is very weak. Se give in because she has nothing left.

• It show she doesn't care about anyone but herself..

• It show that she is only thinking about Papa.

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What does Mama see as her role in the family?

• Mama sees her role as the one who has to make a sacrifice to save her family.

• Mama sees her role as the one who follows orders from Tio Louis.

• Mama sees her role as the one who wants to save Rancho De La Rosas.

• Mama sees her role as the one who is confused and can't make a decision.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

How does Mama feel about marrying Tio Luis?

• Mama does not want to marry Tio Luis.

• Mama does want to marry Tio Luis.

• Mama is excited to marry Tio Luis and save the ranch.

• Mama wants to marry Tio Marco.

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How is Mama a good example for Esperanza as they are leaving the El Rancho de las Rosas?

• Mama is determined to do what is right and not complain about it.

• Mama is a good example by complaining about having to leave.

• Mama is a good example by donating her clothes to the poor.

• Mama is a good example by resentfully smashing figs with her feet.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

How doe Miguel face the challenge of the fire?

• Miguel faces the challenge of the fire by going into the house to save Abuelita.

• Miguel faces the challenge of the fire by not going into the house to save Abuelita.

• Miguel faces the challenge of the fire by running away.

• Miguel faces the challenge of the fire by going into the house to save Ramona.

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Seeing how Miguel responds to the challenges of the fire tells us what about him as a person?

• This shows that he cares a lot about Esperanza’s family and is willing to put his own life at risk to help them.

• This shows that he doesn't cares a lot about Esperanza’s family and is not willing to put his own life at risk to help them.

• This shows that he is extremely afraid of fire.

• This shows that he is very careless and doen't know what to do to help.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

How does Miguel demonstrate that he is ready for the challenge of going to the United States?

• Miguel is showing great strength while they are leaving the rancho by helping his father lead them out of the situation.

• Miguel is showing very little strength while they are leaving the rancho by helping his father lead them out of the situation.

• Miguel is showing a lot of fear while they are leaving the rancho by helping his father lead them out of the situation.

• Miguel is showing that he doesn't care that they are leaving the rancho.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What character traits does Miguel show?

• Miguel could be considered weak and immature.

• Miguel could be considered scared and worried.

• Miguel could be considered careless and reckless.

• Miguel could be considered brave and mature.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

How are Miguel's character traits different from Esperanza's?

• He is brave and is not thinking about the past. Esperanza is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

• She is brave and is not thinking about the past. Miguel is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

• He is doesn't care about the past. Esperanza is happy and thinking only about the future.

• She is only thinking about the past future. Miguel is angry and sad and thinking only about the past and what they have lost.

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