Esperanza Rising Test

Character Matching: Match each character with the best description

• Esperanza

• A young girl who makes a huge transformation from a life of privilege in Mexico to a girl learning to work in the fields in the U.S.

• Abuelita

• Papa’s older step brother who wants to marry Mama and take over Papa’s land.

• Alfonso

• Mama’s mom who stays behind in Mexico because she is not strong enough to make the journey to the U.S.

• Tio Luis

• Hortencia’s husband, a good friend to Papa who also worked for him.

• Senor Rodriguez

• Marisol’s father, a wealthy landowner, friend, and neighbor to Esperanza's family in Mexico.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the main reason Esperanza and her mother decided to leave their home in Mexico?

• They wanted to visit relatives in another country.

• Tio Luis threatened their safety and tried to force Mama to marry him.

• Papa asked them to move to a new place.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When Esperanza first saw the camp, what did she compare the buildings to?

• Chicken coops

• Storage sheds

• Horse stalls

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What responsibility is Esperanza given when she first arrives at the camp?

• To look after Isabel and the babies

• To pick grapes in the vineyard

• To cook meals for the workers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What usually happens at a jamaica?

• People gather to protest

• People enjoy food, music, and dancing

• People hold a business meeting

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How do Esperanza and Mama feel about the strike?

• They’re going to keep working because they need money and shelter.

• They’re joining the strike because they feel they are treated unfairly.

• They’re against the strikers and don’t believe in their cause.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the dust storm affect Mama?

• She leaves the family

• She gets sick

• She finds a new job

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main reason the camp residents prefer Mr. Yakota’s store over others?

• He offers special discounts

• He is respectful to all customers

• He has a larger selection

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Esperanza care for her hands after working?

• She uses olive oil

• She uses avocados

• She uses lotion

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

During asparagus season, what were the strikers doing to slow down the workers?

• Putting rats and snakes in the crates

• Hiding their equipment

• Scaring workers so they wouldn’t go to work

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2