Esperanza Rising Anticipation

Character Choice: Who is Esperanza's grandmother?

• Ramona

• Hortensia

• Isabel

• Abuelita

Which choice is NOT a reason Esperanza is now at peace with her new life? *

• Abuelita is now with her family.

• Mama is getting better.

• Isabel became the Queen of May.

• She forgives Miguel.

Character Choice: Who is Esperanza's good friend who repeatedly tries to help her with her new life? *

• Tio Luis

• Alfonso

• Miguel

• Sixto Ortega

Plot Diagram: Miguel brings Abuelita to California. This is significant because it proves to Esperanza that everything will be alright in California and in her new life. When Abuelita

comes to California, Tío Luis and Tío Marco no longer have any power over Esperanza’’s family.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

What was the turning point that made Esperanza HAVE to grow up and become independent?

• Papa's death

• Mama's illness

• Miguel's love

• Marta's teasing

Plot Diagram: Esperanza is 12 years old, her parents are Ramona and Sixto Ortega, her grandmother is Abuelita. Esperanza's father is a wealthy rancher and landowner in Aguascalientes, Mexico in 1930.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Character Choice: Who is the leader of the striking workers and looks down on Esperanza as spoiled?

• Carmen

• Ramona

• Marta

• Hortensia

Esperanza Rising Anticipation: What is the primary theme of 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Wealth and Power

• B) Family and Perseverance

• C) Love and Betrayal

• D) Adventure and Discovery

Esperanza Rising Anticipation: Which literary device is frequently used in 'Esperanza Rising' to symbolize hope and renewal?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Allegory

• D) Imagery

Esperanza Rising Anticipation: What is the significance of the title 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Esperanza's physical growth

• B) Esperanza's emotional and spiritual growth

• C) Esperanza's journey to America

• D) Esperanza's relationship with her grandmother