Esperanza Rising Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the story's setting in Ch. 1?

• 1924 in Aguascaliente, Mexico

• 1925 in Aguascaliente, Mexico

• 1924 in Mexicali, Mexico

• 1929 in Agueascaliente, Mexico

In the beginning, why does Papa say, 'Our land is alive, Esperanza!'

• Papa feels the land is only valuable for money.

• Papa thinks the land is just dirt and rocks.

• Papa believes the land is full of life and spirit, reflecting its importance to their family.

• Papa believes the land is a burden to their family.

How old is Esperanza when she walks through the gentle slopes of the vineyard with her Papa? Answer must be in a complete sentence.

What does her Papa ask her about the land? What does he compare the land to?

• He asks her about the weather and compares it to a painting.

• He asks her about the animals and compares it to a story.

• He asks her about the crops and compares it to a machine.

• He asks her about the land and compares it to a heart beating.

The author compares Esperanza to what type of insect when she kneels down next to her father to listen to the land's heart beat?

Is Esperanza able to hear the land's heartbeat?

• Esperanza hears only the sounds of the city.

• Esperanza can hear the heartbeat of animals, not the land.

• No, Esperanza cannot hear the land's heartbeat.

• Yes, Esperanza is able to hear the land's heartbeat.

When she can't hear it, what does her Papa tell her to do?

What happens after she waits and lays silent, watching Papa's eyes?

• She feels more confused about Papa's emotions.

• She decides to confront Papa about his feelings.

• She ignores Papa and looks away.

• She is able to hear it softly at first.

Write a summary about chapter 1 using a beginning, middle and end.