Exploring Esperanza Rising: Chapter 1 Insights

Esperanza, a young girl, learns to connect deeply with the land through her father's teachings. As she grows, she participates in the grape harvest, a significant family tradition, and looks forward to her birthday celebration. However, her life takes a tragic turn when her father goes missing, and the family receives devastating news. The story explores themes of family, tradition, and the connection to the land.

What does Papa tell Esperanza about the land?

• It is dry and lifeless.

• It breathes and lives.

• It is dangerous.

• It is full of gold.

What special honor is Esperanza given during the harvest?

• She can cook for the workers.

• She gets to ride a horse.

• She is allowed to cut the first cluster of grapes.

• She can lead the workers.

Why is Esperanza excited about the end of the harvest?

• She will go on a trip.

• She will get a new horse.

• She will get a new dress.

• It will be her birthday and there will be a big fiesta.

What does Esperanza prick her finger on while gathering roses?

• A nail

• A needle

• A thorn

• A piece of glass

What superstition does Mama confirm when Esperanza pricks her finger?

• It means good luck.

• It means bad luck.

• It means rain is coming.

• It means a visitor will arrive.

Who are Theo Luis and Theo Marco?

• The local priests

• The ranch workers

• Esperanza's cousins

• Papa's older stepbrothers

What does Alfonso bring back that confirms the worst news?

• Papa's silver belt buckle

• A piece of Papa's clothing

• Papa's hat

• A letter

How does Esperanza react to the news of her father's death?

• She runs away.

• She faints.

• She falls to her knees and cries.

• She remains silent.

What does Abuelita teach Esperanza to do to take her mind off worry?

• Sing

• Crochet

• Read

• Cook

What does Esperanza's mother do when she hears the bad news?

• She remains calm.

• She cries loudly.

• She runs outside.

• She faints.