Esperanza Rising Quiz

On Christmas day, what is Mama's condition? (from Chapter 9)

• She develops a rash.

• She develops a heart ailment.

• She is very weak.

• She is stronger.

On Christmas day, what does Esperanza give her mother? (from Chapter 9)

• A yarn doll she made.

• A stuffed baked potato.

• A smooth stone from the field.

• A shawl.

What does Esperanza think will make the individual in the hospital feel better? (from Chapter 9)

• For her to see Abuelita.

• More medicine.

• Fresh air.

• More sleep.

What is the one thing Esperanza does NOT assure Mama of before she leaves the hospital on the day she gets her diagnosis? (from Chapter 10)

• She will pay the bills.

• She will bring Abuelita to her.

• She will take care of everything.

• She will work.

Where does Esperanza go to check on things on the morning after the strike? (from Chapter 11)

• The hospital.

• Miguel's place of work.

• Hortensia's place of work.

• Marta's camp.

On the morning after the strike, what does Esperanza see hanging from a tree? (from Chapter 11)

• A. A United States flag.

• B. A scarf.

• C. A pinata.

• D. A policeman's hat.

As Chapter 13 begins, where is Mama and what is her condition? (from Chapter 13)

• At home, but still weak.

• In the hospital and still weak.

• At home and strong.

• In the hospital, but much stronger.

Who is Esperanza surprised to see arrive in Bakersfield? (from Chapter 13)

• Marisol.

• Tio Marco.

• Tio Luis.

• Abuelita.

What is Esperanza's very first reaction to seeing this person in Bakersfield? (from Chapter 13)

• A) She thinks this person is a ghost.

• B) She smiles and embraces the person.

• C) She sings a song from her old school in Mexico.

• D) She screams.

As described in Chapter 13, what are Elbertas? (from Chapter 13)

• Canadian immigrants.

• Plums.

• Peaches.

• Fruit wagons.