Central Idea
What central idea is conveyed in "Hips"?
The transition from childhood to adolescence is mysterious.
In the vignette "Hips," what do the girls primarily discuss?
The changes in their bodies
In "Four Skinny Trees," what figurative language is used to convey the trees' struggle?
Personification
In "Sire," who is Sire?
A boy who Esperanza has a crush on
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
In "Four Skinny Trees," what lesson can be learned about resilience?
Even the weakest can endure and thrive
What do the four skinny trees symbolize in "Four Skinny Trees"?
Strength and resilience
What do the "hips" symbolize in the vignette "Hips"?
Maturity and femininity.
In "Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark," what does Papa represent for Esperanza?
Esperanza worries one day her father will be gone.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
The central idea of "The First Job" highlights the challenges of:
Facing prejudice and inequality in the workplace
In "The First Job," what major event happens to Esperanza?
A creepy man she works with decides to kiss her.
"They bloom like roses" (Cisneros 50) is an example of which figurative language? What is the meaning?
Simile. Esperanza expresses how young girls flourish into women.
What key information is revealed about Esperanza in "Born Bad"?
Esperanza wants to be a writer.
What is the name of the band known for hits such as "Year 3000" and "Burnin' Up"?
Jonas Brothers
What lesson does "Rice Sandwich" teach about identity?
Cultural identity can be a source of conflict
What is the main conflict in "Rice Sandwich"?
Esperanza wants to eat a different lunch
"The top of the refrigerator busy with holy candles, some lit, some not, red and green and blue, a plaster saint and a dusty Palm Sunday cross, and a picture of the voodoo hand taped to the wall" is an example of which figurative language? What does it describe?
Imagery. This scene describes Elenita (the fortune tellers) home. Esperanza visits Elenita to uncover her future.
What lesson does "Rice Sandwich" teach about identity?
Cultural identity can be a source of conflict.
Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
France
The central idea of "Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark" emphasizes:
Being an adult can be sad and a burden.
In "Chanclas," how does Esperanza feel about her shoes?
She is embarrassed by them
"I want to sit out bad at night, a boy around my neck and the wind under my skirt. Not this way, every evening talking to the trees, leaning out my window, imagining what I can't see" is an example of which writing strategy and what is the meaning?
This is an internal conflict. Esperanza wishes she could experience a first love but instead she feels isolated in her home.
What central idea is conveyed in "Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water"?
People are always searching for answers to their identity and future.
Which basketball player was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2004?
LeBron James