Esperanza Rising Avocados

How does Hortensia treat Esperanza's cut and swollen hands?

• with mashed avocados

• with rice water

• with mashed plums

• with warm milk and honey

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Miguel retrieves Abuelita and brings her to America because:

• He knows that Esperanza and Mama need her

• Esperanza begs him to go and get her

• He has found her a job in California

• Abuelita sends him money to come and get her

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the advice that Esperanza gives Isabel at the end of the story?

• Chin up butter cup

• Keep your head high cutie pie

• Don't ever be afraid to start over

• You're never to young to work hard

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Hortensia put _____ on Esperanza's hands, which were cut and swollen from working.

• grape jelly

• lotion

• mashed potatoes

• avocados

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What did Esperanza do for her mother after the doctor said she would have to stay away from the hospital for a month?

• She braided Mama's hair and pinned it up like she wore it in Mexico.

• She gave her a photo of Esperanza, Mama and Papa.

• She brought her a little Christmas tree.

• She tried to give Mama hope and surprised her by bringing Abuelita.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Esperanza use to soothe her hands after working in the fields?

• A) Mashed avocados

• B) Olive oil

• C) Aloe vera

• D) Honey

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Why does Esperanza's mother fall ill in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) She catches a cold

• B) She is overworked

• C) She is exposed to dust storms

• D) She eats spoiled food

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the significance of avocados in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) They symbolize wealth

• B) They are used as a remedy

• C) They are a staple food

• D) They represent hope

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

How does Esperanza feel about moving to the United States?

• A) Excited

• B) Indifferent

• C) Anxious

• D) Angry

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What lesson does Esperanza learn from her experiences in the United States?

• A) The importance of family

• B) The value of hard work

• C) The need for independence

• D) The power of friendship

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9