Esperanza Rising - Section 1-4

What are the names of Esperanza's parents?

• Hortensia and Miguel

• Ramona and Sixto

• Irene and Luis

• Josefina and Alfonso

Abuelita, Esperanza's grandmother, tells her that there are no roses without thorns. What does she mean by this?

• A. People should not plant rose gardens

• B. Troubles can be avoided if you’re careful

• C. Everyone’s life comes with challenges

• D. Family is very important

What birthday present does Esperanza open from her father after he passes away?

• A doll

• A book

• A scarf

• A letter

What does Esperanza’s mother apologize for on the train to Zacatecas?

• Being late to board

• Not having money for the train ride

• Esperanza’s bad manners

• Her dusty clothes

What gift does Carmen give Esperanza’s mother on the train?

• Two hens

• A bouquet of flowers

• A box of chocolates

• A handmade scarf

The farm worker cut down the grapes with a(n) _________.

• Tallow

• Adobe

• Crochet hook

• Scythe

The child felt great ________ when her beloved dog went missing; she cried every day until he was found.

• Anguish

• Premonition

• Condolence

• Smoldering

Chris denied tripping Sam on purpose, but witnesses said his action was ________.

• Capricious

• Deliberate

• Monotonous

• Undulating

Gina was ________ by the spinning pinwheel; she couldn't stop watching it.

• Jostled

• Persistent

• Mesmerized

• Indignant

He packed his clothes into a(n) _________.

• Guava

• Phoenix

• Tallow

• Valise