Esperanza Rising All Chapters

Why can't mama get her money out of the bank? (chapter two)

• Tio Luis owns the bank and he won't let her

• She doesn't know Papa's pin

• Because Papa left his money to Esperanza

What happens to Esperanza's house in Chapter 3?

• It is robbed by the bandits who killed Papa

• It is destroyed in a tornado

• It is destroyed in a hurricane

• It is destroyed in a fire

Which of the following describes the interaction between Esperanza and the little girl on the train? (Chapter 4)

• The little girl wants to play with Esperanza's doll, but Esperanza won't let her

• Esperanza steals a toy from the little girl

• They quickly became friends

• The little girl makes fun of Esperanza

What job does Esperanza get on the farm in California? (Chapter 6)

• She works in the fields

• She cooks food for all of the workers

• She sews everyone's clothes

• She babysits

Why is Esperanza not good at cleaning and taking care of the babies? (Chapter 6)

• She day dreams too much

• She is too forgetful

• She has never had to work before

What does Esperanza notice about mama's hair? (Chapter 6)

• She is wearing it in a bun instead of a braid

• She is wearing it a braid instead of a bun

• She cut it all off

Roses are mentioned a few times in the book. To whom do the roses belong? (Chapter 7)

• Papa gave them to Abuelita and Esperanza

• Papa gave them to Mama and Esperanza

• Papa gave them to Miguel and Esperanza

What did Esperanza expect Hortensia to help her do before the party? (Chapter 7)

• Take care of the babies

• Make dinner

• Take a bath

• Get dressed

What does Marta want the farm workers to do? (Chapter 7)

• Work longer hours

• Take vacations

• Move back to Mexico

• Go on strike

What stories does Esperanza tell Isabel? (Chapter 7)

• Stories about papa

• Stories about her love for Miguel

• Mexican folktales

• Stories about her life when she was rich