Esperanza Rising Quizzes

Esperanza Rising Quiz 1

1 What is Tío Luis's job?
President of the local bank

Mayor of Aguascalientes

Farmer

President of Mexico
2 Where is Hortensia from?
Chihuahua

Oaxaca

Durango

Yucatán
3 At what age do girls celebrate their Quinceañeras?
14

15

16

13
4 What is Tío Marco's job?
President of the local bank

Mayor of Aguascalientes

President of Mexico

Farmer
5 How does Esperanza hurt herself on the eve of her 13th birthday?
She trips over a tree root

She pricks her finger on a rose thorn

She falls down the stairs

She falls off a horse
6 What activity does Esperanza do with her Abuelita while waiting for Papa to return?
Charades

Singing

Knitting

Crocheting
7 What does Mama trade to Carmen on the train?
Chickens

Crocheted table coverings

Grapes

Guavas
8 When hiding from bandits in the wagon, what fruit covers Esperanza, Mama, and Hortensia?
Figs

Melons

Guavas

Grapes
9 What did young Miguel get as a reward for hiding Esperanza from bandits?
A trip to go swimming

A train ride

A boat ride

Aferris wheel
10 How does Miguel save Esperanza from bandits while they are hiding under the bed as young children?
He starts a fire for distraction

He releases the field mouse

He pretends to faint

He runs towards the bandits, screaming
11 What material does Mama use to make a doll for the poor little girl on the train?
Feathers

Yarn

Fruit

Straw
12 What is the name of the sickness Mama contracts during the Dust Bowl?
Valley Fever

Hay fever

Dust Fever

Mountain Fever
13 What hospital does Mama go to when she becomes ill from the dust?
San Joaquin Valley General Hospital

Vern General Hospital

el Rancho de las Rosas General Hospital

Kern General Hospital
14 What is Esperanza's favorite dessert?
Coconut Candies

Almond Flan

Mango Pie

Peach Ice Cream
15 What does Esperanza feed Pepe and Lupe that makes them sick?
Peaches

Plums

Pears

Raspberries
16 How does Esperanza cure Pepe and Lupe of their stomachaches?
She sings them songs

She rubs their stomachs

She puts them to sleep

She feeds them rice
17 What title does Isabel want to win at school?
Queen of the July

Queen of the May

Queen of the June

Queen of the August
18 What is in the oilcloth package that Miguel and Alfonso carry on the train?
Papa's roses

Fresh fruit

Money

Fresh meat
19 What do Alfonso and Miguel build for Esperanza and Mama behind their cabin?
An outhouse

A shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe

A bookshelf

A bedroom for Abuelita
20 What type of job does Miguel want to get?
Fruit Picker

School teacher

Mechanic

Truck Driver
21 What does Esperanza give to Isabel after Isabel loses the competition at school?
Her doll

Her apron

Her valise

Money
22 Who takes Esperanza's money orders from her hiding place?
Isabel

Marta

Miguel

Tío Luis
23 Who helps Esperanza during the dust storm?
Marta and Isabel

Irene and Melina

Josefina and Juan

Mama and Hortensia
24 Which of the following is Esperanza's responsibility at the camp?
Watering the plants

Cleaning the bathrooms

Fetching water

Sweeping the deck
25 Who used to bathe Esperanza when she was younger?
Marisol

Hostensia

Josefina

Mama