ER Lesson 6

What does the bear in Esperanza's nightmare symbolize?

• A friend who is trying to help her

• It means that she is safe

• It represents her fears and anxiety

• A celebration of her birthday

Which of these lines has figurative language?

• "Someone was calling her."

• "An enourmous bear was chasing her..."

• "Her eyes opened, then closed again"

• "...the house moaned and whistled"

What is happening in this passage?

• Esperanza is running from a bear.

• Esperanza's house is on fire.

• Esperanza is looking for her doll.

• Mama is waking up Esperanza to celebrate her birthday.

What can we infer about the relationship between Esperanza and Abuelita based on the text?

• Esperanza is not interested about Abuelita's well-being.

• Esperanza is concerned and cares deeply for Abuelita.

• Esperanza feels resentment toward Abuelita.

• Esperanza does not recognize Abuelita.

Who did they believe had arranged the fire?

• The uncles

• Señor Rodriguez

• The field-workers that worked for Papa

• The lawyer

Why did Esperanza go out among the rubble?

• Because she forgot something in the servants' cabins

• Because she didn't sleep much

• In order to find Abuelita

• Because she wanted to find something to salvage

What can we infer based on this line?

"Mama, no!" said Esperanza. She turned to Tio Luis and said, "I hate you!"

• Esperanza feels happy about the situation.

• Esperanza is extremely angry at Tio Luis.

• Mama is feeling confused about her relationship with Tio Luis.

• Esperanza is trying to be polite.

Based on the text, what does this sentence mean?

“Luis’s influence is far-reaching".

• Limited His influence is limited.

• His influence is big.

• His influence is difficult to understand.

• His influence is temporary.

What does Abuelita mean when she says, “We are like the phoenix”?

• They are going to travel to a new place.

• They will be reborn and start a new life after their struggles.

• They will always remember their past.

• They are strong and can never be defeated.

Why does Abuelita tell Esperanza not to be afraid to start over?

• Because Mama will marry Tio Luis

• Because she believes it's better to stay in one place

• Because Abuelita wants to go to tHE USA with them

• Because she wants Esperanza to begin a new life