Esperanza Rising Papayas

At the start of Chapter 3, what does Esperanza dream about?

• Her Papa singing "Happy Birthday" to her

• Bandits hurting her and Papa

• Growing papayas

• Her Abuelita teaching her how to knit/crochet

What did Señor Rodriguez bring for Esperanza's birthday?

• A box of papayas

• A box of grapes

• A brand new doll

• A birthday cake

At the start of the chapter, what does Esperanza dream about?

• Her Papa singing "Happy Birthday" to her

• Bandits hurting her and Papa

• Growing papayas

• Her Abuelita teaching her how to knit/crochet

What fruit is significant in the early chapters of 'Esperanza Rising'?

• Papayas

• Grapes

• Apples

• Oranges

Who brings a gift of papayas to Esperanza's family?

• Señor Rodriguez

• Miguel

• Abuelita

• Marisol

What does Esperanza's father plan to do with the papayas?

• Sell them at the market

• Make a fruit salad

• Give them as gifts

• Plant them in the garden

In 'Esperanza Rising', what do papayas symbolize for Esperanza?

• Her father's love

• Her future dreams

• Her wealth

• Her fears

Which event is Esperanza looking forward to that involves papayas?

• Her birthday celebration

• A family picnic

• A school event

• A community festival

What is Esperanza's initial reaction to the papayas?

• Excitement

• Indifference

• Disappointment

• Confusion

How does the author use papayas to foreshadow events in 'Esperanza Rising'?

• As a symbol of change

• As a sign of wealth

• As a representation of tradition

• As a metaphor for growth