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
What is the name of the apartment building where the heirs live?
Sunset Towers
What mythical place does Percy visit that makes him forget time is passing?
The Lotus Casino
In The Westing Game, what job does J.J. Ford have?
Judge
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 unusual condition is in Sam Westing’s will?
The heirs must solve the mystery of his death to win his fortune300
What kind of job does Esperanza’s mother do in California?
She works sorting and packing produce in a shed
How does Esperanza show growth when her mother gets sick?
She takes on responsibilities, cares for others, and becomes more selfless
What gift does Esperanza give Isabel to cheer her up?
A special doll she got 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 is the connection between Dr. Denton Deere and Chris Theodorakis?
Denton is helping Chris with a new medical treatment and grows to care for him
What clue do the Westing Game heirs get in their pairs that makes no sense at first?
Phrases made of random words like “Skies am shining brother”
Who writes in shorthand in The Westing Game and carries a notebook?
Sydelle Pulaski.
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
Who is revealed to be Sam Westing in disguise?
Barney Northrup, Sandy McSouthers, and Julian R. Eastman
In Esperanza Rising, what does the strike at the camp involve?
Some workers refuse to work for better pay and conditions.
What Greek god delivers messages in Percy Jackson?
Hermes
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.
What is the true purpose of the Westing game?
To bring people together, help them grow, and give them a better future
What item does Percy lose during his fight with Ares?
The Lightening Bolt
What does Miguel retrieve from Mexico in Esperanza Rising?
Abuelita