Esperanza Rising Ch. 1-5 Quiz

What is the relationship between Esperanza Ortega and Sixto in the story set in Aguascalientes, Mexico in 1924?

• Brother and sister

• Father and daughter

• Uncle and niece

• Friends

What significant event happens the day before Esperanza's 13th birthday?

• She moves to a new city

• She receives a large inheritance

• The ceremonial grape cutting begins

• She starts a new school

How does Esperanza feel about her uncles Tío Luis and Tío Marco?

• She admires them greatly

• She is indifferent towards them

• She does not like them

• She is afraid of them

What tragic news does Esperanza's family receive?

• The family home burns down

• Sixto and his men are ambushed and killed by bandits

• They lose their family fortune

• A natural disaster strikes their town

What event causes Esperanza to awaken from a nightmare?

• Esperanza hears a loud noise outside.

• The house is on fire.

• Esperanza receives a message.

• It starts to rain heavily.

Who is NOT mentioned as taking shelter in the servants' cottage during the fire?

• Ramona

• Miguel

• Abuelita

• Esperanza

What is the relationship between Hortensia and Alfonso to Esperanza?

• They are her neighbors.

• They are her relatives.

• They are her family's primary servants.

• They are her teachers.

Why do the uncles claim the vineyard and house do not belong to Esperanza and her mother?

• Because Esperanza and her mother have moved away.

• Because it is not customary to leave land to women.

• Because the property was not legally theirs.

• Because the property was destroyed in the fire.

What does Alfonso warn will happen if Ramona does not agree to marry Luis?

• Luis will leave the town.

• Luis will take away their property.

• Luis will make life difficult for them.

• Luis will burn down the servants' quarters.

Why did Alfonso write to his brother in the United States?

• To ask for financial help

• To inform him about Esperanza's situation

• To promise him a visit

• To secure work on a big farm