Esperanza Rising Vocab Test

What does the word 'vaqueros' mean? (CH 1)

• Farmers
• Cowboys
• Singers
• Teachers

Which sentence uses the word debris correctly? (CH 6)

• She packed her debris and headed to school.
• After the storm, the yard was filled with broken branches and debris.
• He poured debris into a glass to drink.
• The debris of the song made everyone feel happy.

In the context of the story, what does 'reaping' refer to? (CH 2)

• Harvesting crops
• Planting seeds
• Building houses
• Cooking food

Even though they faced many challenges, Esperanza’s mother showed great __________ by believing things would get better. (CH 12)

• confusion
• optimism
• fear
• anger

Choose the sentence that uses the word disembarked correctly. (CH 5)

• After a long train ride, the passengers disembarked and walked toward the station.
• She disembarked her homework before the class started.
• They disembarked the groceries into the fridge.
• He disembarked the song with a cheerful tune.

What does it mean to 'suffocate'? (CH 3)

• To breathe easily
• To feel trapped
• To die from lack of air
• To swim fast

In the story, if someone is described as 'listless', how might they feel? (CH 9)

• Energetic
• Excited
• Tired and lacking energy
• Happy

Choose the word that means the same or nearly the same as squalor. (CH 10)

• Filth
• Wealth
• Comfort
• Beauty

What does it mean if someone looks menacing? (CH 11)

• They look friendly and welcoming.
• They look confused and lost.
• They look scary or threatening.
• They look tired and sleepy.

What is the best definition of the word scorched? (CH 8)

• Covered in snow
• Slightly burned or dried out from heat
• Completely soaked with water
• Painted with bright colors