Esperanza Rising
Mockingbird
Tunes
Miscellaneous
Literary Terms
100

Name 3 fruits or vegetables used as chapter titles

avocado; peach; asparagus; almonds; etc

100
What is the name of the disability Caitlin has?
Asberger's Syndrome
100
Who does Henry get into a physical fight with in the novel?
Jackie Antonelli
100

From the book Mockingbird, what is the name of the school Devon attended?

Virginia Dare Middle School

100
Define antagonist.
The character who presents conflict for the protagonist
200

Describe the events that prompted Esperanza's family's move to the US

Answers vary

200
Name two concepts Caitlin has trouble understanding.
Closure & Empathy
200
What is the setting of the novel?
Wickburg, Post World War II
200

Explain why Mr. Levine tips his hat to no one.

He was forced to tip his hat to the guards in the concentration, and it became reflex.

200
The following description of Doris from Tunes for Bears to Dance to is an example of what type of figurative language? "She usually came and went like a ghost.
Simile
300

List one way Esperanza changed from the beginning of the novel to the end and give an example from the book. 

She learned that happiness is not measured by monetary wealth. She comes to understand why the woman on the train felt so wealthy though she only had 6 chickens


300
How does Caitlin provide closure for Michael and the entire community?
When Dad & Caitlin completed Devon's Eagle Scout Project (the chest) it was dedicated to the victims of Virginia Dare Middle School.
300
Mr. Hairston represents evil in the story. List three examples to prove this.
He is racist. He is verbally abusive. He is physically abusive. He threatens/blackmails Henry.
300

Why is Esperanza hesitant to open her birthday gifts?

They remind her of her father. 

300
Name the protagonist in each novel
Georgie, Esperanza, Henry
400

Identify the character who said the following quote and explain its literal and metaphorical meaning. 

"Never be afraid to start over"

Abuelita

Literal: She must start her crocheting over bc she want to make it better

Metaphor: Esperanza's family needs to start over from scratch in their new life

400
Explain why Caitlin does not draw in color?
Color is confusing for her. Black and white is simple. When you use color, it can create different shades, which can be interpreted differently.
400
Name three things Mr. Hairston offers as a reward for smashing the village.
His mom would get a raise Promotion for his mom Henry would keep his job Gravestone for Eddie
400

From the book Mockingbird, which characters from To Kill A Mockingbird does Caitlin compare her family to?

Caitlin - Scout Devon - Jem Dad - Atticus

400
What does the village symbolize?
Survival; Mr. Levine's life before the Holocaust; good overcoming evil.
500

What is the turning point in Marta and Espernaza's relationship. Explain. 

When Marta is hiding, Esperanza does not turn her in to the police. 

500
Give an example of ways Caitlin learns her manners.
"Look at the Person"
500
Mr. Hairston makes fun of many people. What is the name of the woman whose husband died?
Mrs. Karminski
500

What is the name of the concentration camp Mr. Levine's wife and daughter are taken to?

Auschwitz

500
What do the zig zags in the novel symbolize?
The ups and downs in life. Esperanza experiences many highs and lows in her young life. 
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