Who said "I am the bank president and would like to live accordingly"
Tio Luis
100
Who is the main character?
Esperanza
100
In chapter 1, Esperanza comes to realize she will not be able to marry Miguel why?
She is the ranch owner's daughter and he is a ranch hand
100
Who is the author of the book?
Pam Munoz Ryan
100
What food did Esperanza give to Pepe and Lupe that made them sick?
Plums
200
Who said "When I get to California, I am going to work on the railroad"
Miguel
200
What is the setting of the exposition
Los Ranchos or
Aguascalientes, Mexico
200
In chapter 6, why does Esperanza get so upset when her mother starts singing at the beginning of the chapter?
She wonders how her mom can be happy when their new home is so crowded and dirty.
200
How did the author come up with this story?
Listening to her grandmother's stories
200
What does "De Nada" mean?
You're welcome
300
Who said "this isn't Mexico. No one will be waiting on your here"
Marta
300
What is the definition of Rising Action?
Events leading up to the climax of the story
300
In chapter 8, Esperanza had a tough first day with the babies at the beginning of this chapter. How did Isabel know this when she got home?
She noticed the large pile of washed diapers by the door.
300
The number of Mexicans deported during the "voluntary repatriation" was greater than the ________ ________ removals of the 19th century and greater than the _______ ________ relocations during WW II.
You must fill in one of the blanks correctly to get points here.
Native Americans
Japanese-Americans
300
Abuelita says "we are like the phoenix". How is Esperanza's family like this bird?
Like the phoenix who is reborn from its own ashes, so must the family rise again and restart a new life.
400
Carmen was the "egg woman" that they met on the train. What item does she give Esperanza's family?
Two chickens
400
What is the resolution of Esperanza Rising
The family finds work and they realize that they will be ok since they are now back together.
400
In chapter 10, why do they drive farther to buy from Mr. Yakota's store?
Mr. Yakota treats the Hispanic people with respect, unlike many other story owners who are racist and treat them poorly.
400
The author had to have a blood test prior to getting married and it was confirmed that she had contracted what disease?
Valley Fever
400
Explain a turning point for Esperanza and Marta
Esperanza does not tell about Marta's whereabouts and Marta says she misjudged Esperanza
500
What is the most unselfish thing Esperanza does after moving to the United States.
Gives her doll to Isabel
500
What is the theme of Esperanza Rising?
Several possible answers
500
In chapter 11, how does Esperanza help Marta
Esperanza does not tell anything that Marta is hiding, but instead gives her a bundle of asparagus and an apron so Marta can blend in with the coworkers.
500
How did the author come up with this story?
When the author's father was 12 years old he picked potatoes during World War II with the _______ _______ who were children paid to pick the fields because of the shortage of workers. Two words
The "Diaper Crew"
500
There are several types of conflict in stories. Name 3 different types
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Technology