Chapter 4-6 Esperanza Rising Quiz

Who did Miguel save from the fire?

• Esperanza
• Mama
• Abuelita
• Alfonso

Who does everyone blame for the fire?

• The bandits
• Tio Luis & Tio Marco
• Mama
• Hortensia

How does Esperanza travel to the train station?

• She walks with Mama
• She rides her favorite pony
• She travels on a small boat
• She travels by wagon in a hidden compartment

What does the little girl on the train want Esperanza to show her?

• The doll Papa gave Esperanza
• Esperanza's tamales she has for her lunch
• Esperanza's crochet needles
• The ribbons in Esperanza's hair

What does Carmen, the woman on the train, give to Mama?

• apples
• roses
• chickens
• blankets

According to Abuelita, what does the zigzag pattern in the blanket represent? (p. 51)

• The mountains and valleys of life
• A secret way to contact her
• Abuelita made a mistake in her crocheting
• The waves of the ocean

Who meets Esperanza and the others at the train station in California?

• Tio Luis
• Abuelita
• Senor Rodriguez
• Alfonso's brother Juan and his family

How does Marta treat Esperanza?

• Marta is very sweet to Esperanza
• Marta is insulting to Esperanza
• Marta doesn't speak to Esperanza
• Marta is shy around Esperanza

Which is a metaphor from Esperanza Rising?

• Between them ran a deep river
• Like a caterpillar, she slowly inched flat next to him
• Esperanza looks like a waif
• We are like a phoenix rising from the ashes

At the end of chapter 4, where does Mama plan to go?

• Aquacalientes, Mexico
• California
• Florida
• Disneyland