Esperanza Rising Test Review

Which statement BEST describes Esperanza in the story?

• She is grateful that she has loved ones with her.

• She is angry that her mother has made her move.

• She is excited about starting over somewhere new.

• She is confused by the new experiences in her life.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence from the story BEST supports how to describe Esperanza in the story?

• "But why does Carmen need to take care of the beggar at all?' said Esperanza."

• "They watched Carmen greet her waiting children, several of the little ones scrambling in to her arms."

• "Besides, they were going to the United States now and it certainly would not be true there."

• "What was wrong with her?"

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which details from the story best develop the difference in Esperanza's old life compared to her new one?

• "Mama tried not to smile" compared to "Esperanza ignored Mama's comment"

• "hugged as if they had been friends forever" compared to "he sat next to Esperanza, near the window"

• "tiny russet feathers floated around in the car" compared to "finely dressed in clothes like the ones that used to hang in Esperanza's and Mam's closets"

• "four days and nights" compared to "after a few thoughtful moments"

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.9B

Miguel and Esperanza have different points of view about society.

Which statement gives the point of view of MIGUEL.

• Miguel thinks wealthy people are greedy and unkind

• Miguel thinks the poor can't be trusted

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Miguel and Esperanza have different points of view about society.

Which statement gives the point of view of ESPERANZA.

• Esperanza thinks people should be kind to everyone

• Esperanza thinks less of those with no money

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which evidence proves Miguel's point of view about society?

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

• "Miguel looked at Esperanza, wrinkled his forehead and shook his head."

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

Which evidence proves Esperanza's point of view about society?

• "Only a few yards away is the farmer's market with carts of fresh food."

• "Do you think it is wise to tell a peasant are personal business?"

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.W.5.9A

Match the following

• jalopy

• A small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand

• repatriation

• To bring or send back to one’s own country

• adobe

• Inflammation of the lungs and congestion

• pneumonia

• Sun-dried brick made of clay and straw

• valise

• Old, decrepit automobile

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

Match the following

• premonition

• Money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy

• sympathetic

• Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

• squalor

• Expel from a country

• alms

• Forewarning of a future event

• deport

• Condition of filth and misery

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C