Exploring the Themes of Esperanza Rising - Chapter 1

Esperanza, a young girl in Mexico, is involved in her family's grape harvest, a role usually reserved for the eldest son. As the harvest progresses, she anticipates her birthday celebration. However, a sense of unease grows as her father, who left for work, does not return. The family is worried about bandits, and Esperanza's premonition of bad luck seems to come true when her father's fate is revealed, leading to grief and despair.

What task is Esperanza given that is usually reserved for the eldest son of a wealthy rancher?

• Feeding the cattle

• Cutting the first cluster of grapes

• Planting new vines

• Leading the harvest celebration

Why is the harvest season special for Esperanza?

• It marks the beginning of school

• It coincides with her birthday

• It is when she gets new clothes

• It is when she visits her grandparents

What does Esperanza prick her finger on while gathering roses?

• A piece of glass

• A needle

• A thorn

• A bee

What does Esperanza's mother say about the thorn prick?

• It means good luck

• It means a storm is coming

• It means bad luck

• It means nothing

What does Esperanza's grandmother, Abuelita, teach her to do to take her mind off worry?

• Crochet

• Read

• Cook

• Sing

What does Esperanza's mother do while waiting for Papa's return?

• She paces at the window

• She reads a book

• She prepares dinner

• She goes to sleep

Who are Tio Luis and Tio Marco?

• The local farmers

• The family’s servants

• Esperanza's cousins

• Papa's older stepbrothers

What item do Tio Luis and Tio Marco bring that causes concern?

• A letter

• Papa's silver belt buckle

• A broken plow

• A torn hat

What is Esperanza's reaction when she sees the body in the wagon?

• She remains silent

• She cries out in grief

• She runs away

• She faints

Who comforts Esperanza after the devastating news?

• The house servants

• Tio Luis and Tio Marco

• Her mother and Abuelita

• Her friends