Esperanza Rising
What 3 major events force Esperanza and her mother to leave Mexico?
The death of her father, the burning of their home, and her evil uncles.
Who is Percy Jackson’s father?
Poseidon
Why is Brian flying in the small plane at the start of the book?
To visit his father in Canada
Who is Annemarie’s best friend in the book?
Ellen Rosen
Which two books take place during real historical events?
Esperanza Rising and Number the Stars
What job does Esperanza take on in the U.S. to help her family?
She works in the fields packing produce
What mythical creature first attacks Percy at school?
The Fury / Mrs. Dodds
What causes the plane crash?
The pilot has a heart attack
Why do the Rosens have to hide and eventually flee Denmark?
They are Jewish and being hunted by the Nazis
Why does Mama in Esperanza Rising get very sick at the camp?
She gets pneumonia during the winter.
What gift does Esperanza give Isabel to cheer her up?
A special doll from papa.
Why does Percy go on a quest across the U.S.?
To retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt and prevent a war
What food does Brian first find and eat in the wild?
Gut Cherries
How does Annemarie show bravery during the story?
She helps smuggle the Rosens and faces danger without fully understanding it
In Esperanza Rising, what does Abuelita say the blanket represents as Esperanza crochets it?
Her life and the struggles she overcomes
What does the title Esperanza Rising symbolize?
Esperanza’s personal growth and rise above hardship
How does Percy’s dyslexia and ADHD actually help him?
His dyslexia helps him read Ancient Greek, and his ADHD gives him battle reflexes
What major event helps Brian finally get rescued?
He retrieves a survival pack from the plane and uses an emergency transmitter
What role does the handkerchief play in the escape?
It contains a chemical that disables the dogs’ sense of smell
In Hatchet, how does Brian make fire for the first time?
By striking his hatchet against a rock to create sparks.
What role do the themes of class and social inequality play in Esperanza’s journey?
Esperanza must adjust from being wealthy to working class, facing prejudice and learning empathy for migrant workers
What are some key examples of loyalty and betrayal in The Lightning Thief, and how do they affect Percy’s journey?
Grover and Annabeth stay loyal and help Percy throughout his quest. Luke, however, betrays Percy and the gods by working for Kronos. These contrasts teach Percy who to trust and show the larger conflict brewing among the gods and their children.
How does Brian’s character change because of his time in the wilderness?
He becomes more self-reliant, mature, and appreciative of nature and life
What was the Danish Resistance, and how did it help people like the Rosens?
The Danish Resistance was a secret group that worked against the Nazis. They helped hide Jewish families and smuggled them to safety in Sweden, like they did for the Rosens using Uncle Henrik’s boat.
What creature does Percy fight on the Gateway Arch, and what happens after the battle?
He fights the Chimera and jumps into the Mississippi River, discovering he can breathe underwater.