Esperanza Rising ch. 4 & 5 (Guavas & Cantaloupes)

What best describes Esperanza's & Miguel's first train experience?

• Sixto took them on a first class trip.

• Bandits boarded the train and stole from passengers.

• It was dirty, dusty and long.

• The train broke down and Miguel helped fix the train.

Why did Hortensia share the memory of the bandits while they were lying in the wagon?

• She wanted to scare Esperanza so she would be quiet.

• She wanted to remind Esperanza of another time she had been brave.

• She was bored and wanted to fill the time.

• She thought the bandits were helping them.

How did Esperanza react when the young girl approached her and her doll on the train?

• She let the girl look at the doll, but wouldn't let her hold it.

• She allowed the girl to hold the doll until she got off the train.

• She asked her mom to buy the girl a doll at the next stop.

• She got upset and put the doll away so the girl couldn't touch it.

What is Miguel's dream job?

• work on a ranch as a vaquero (cowboy)

• work in Tio Luis' bank

• work for the railroad

• work on a farm in California

What did Carmen give Mama before leaving the train?

• a yarn doll

• some chickens

• a tamale

• her colorful scarf

Why did Carmen believe she was rich?

• She inherited a lot of money from her parents

• She was a good cook and catered many fiestas

• She had children, a garden, and memories

• She could make friends easily

Why does Miguel say Carmen helped the crippled Indian woman?

• The rich take care of the rich and the poor take care of those who have less than they have.

• The woman was Carmen's sister.

• The woman was blocking the path off the train and Carmen needed to get off.

• The woman paid Carmen to help her.

Why did Alfonso and Miguel almost miss the second train?

• They were buying food at the fruit stand

• They were looking for water

• They were being questioned by the border guards

• They were busy visiting with one of Alfonso's childhood friends

What is Esperanza's reaction when Isabel greets her and asks, "Were you so very wealthy? Did you always get your way, and have all the dolls and fancy dresses you wanted?"

• She was happy Isabel knew she was not a peasant

• She was irritated that Miguel had described her that way

• She disagreed with Isabel and told her that it wasn't true

Was Esperanza able to hear the heartbeat of the earth in California?

• yes

• no