Esperanza Rising Asparagus

What lessons does Esperanza learn from her experiences in the asparagus fields?

• The benefits of physical labor

• Hard work, perseverance, and the value of education.

• The significance of social connections

• The importance of teamwork

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What challenges does Esperanza face while working in the asparagus fields?

• Esperanza faces challenges such as having too much free time during work hours

• The workers throwing things at them when they are working

• Esperanza faces challenges such as having too many breaks during work hours

• Esperanza faces challenges such as having too many coworkers to work with

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the asparagus symbolize in this chapter?

• It symbolizes what's going on right now!

• It symbolizes the strike of Marta and Mexican Revolution

• It symbolizes who made the camp

• It symbolizes the effect of striking

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What happened when the women arrived at the shed to package asparagus?

• There was a dust storm

• The strikers yelled at them and threw a rock

• The boss discovered Esperanza wasn't old enough to work

• They got a call that Mama's condition had gotten worse

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does the asparagus harvest represent in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) The prosperity of the farm

• B) The struggle of the workers

• C) The unity of the community

• D) The wealth of the landowners

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does Esperanza's attitude towards work change during the asparagus season?

• A) She becomes more resentful

• B) She learns to appreciate hard work

• C) She remains indifferent

• D) She becomes more rebellious

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What literary device is used when describing the asparagus fields in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Personification

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which character in 'Esperanza Rising' is most affected by the asparagus strike?

• A) Miguel

• B) Mama

• C) Marta

• D) Isabel

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the main conflict during the asparagus harvest in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• A) A dispute over wages

• B) A strike by the workers

• C) A shortage of workers

• D) A disagreement with the landowners

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How does the author use imagery to describe the asparagus fields?

• A) By comparing them to a sea of green

• B) By describing the smell of fresh asparagus

• C) By detailing the workers' movements

• D) By illustrating the vastness of the fields

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5