E.R. Chapter 4 "Figs"

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1. What can you infer about Mama's character based on her actions during the fire?

• a) She is timid and unsure of herself.
• b) She is brave and cares deeply for her family.
• c) She is indifferent to danger.
• d) She prefers to rely on others for help.

2. Why does Esperanza grab her doll during the fire?

• a) She wants to save something valuable.
• b) She doesn’t know what else to take.
• c) The doll reminds her of her father.
• d) She is worried about losing her toys.

3. What does the description of the fire spreading to the grapevines suggest?

• a) The fire is under control.
• b) The fire is symbolic of the destruction of Esperanza’s old life.
• c) The vineyard will survive the fire.
• d) The servants will be able to save the vines.

4. What can be inferred about Miguel from his actions during the fire?

• a) He is careless and unobservant.
• b) He is selfless and courageous.
• c) He is angry at Esperanza.
• d) He is unsure of what to do.

5. Why does Abuelita say, "We must have something to do while we wait"?

• a) She is dismissing the seriousness of the fire.
• b) She uses her crocheting to symbolize patience and hope.
• c) She wants Esperanza to learn to crochet.
• d) She is trying to distract herself from her injury.

6. What can you infer about Tío Luis’s intentions when he offers to rebuild the house?

• a) He genuinely cares about the family’s well-being.
• b) He wants to manipulate Mama into marrying him.
• c) He regrets the fire.
• d) He is trying to impress the servants.

7. How does Esperanza feel when she watches her home burn?

• a) Hopeful for the future.
• b) Detached and indifferent.
• c) Helpless and in disbelief.
• d) Angry and vengeful.

8. What does the phrase "the fire's anger could not be contained" most likely mean?

• a) The fire spread uncontrollably.
• b) The fire was started intentionally.
• c) The fire caused little damage.
• d) The fire was extinguished quickly.

9. Why does Esperanza hesitate when she looks back at her family’s burned land?

• a) She is worried about her mother.
• b) She feels conflicted about leaving her home and memories behind.
• c) She thinks about returning to gather more belongings.
• d) She wants to wait for Abuelita.