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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWho meets Esperanza at the train station in Los Angeles?No oneAbuelita's friendsAlfonso's brother and his familyTio Luis's spies
- 2. Multiple ChoiceHow many babies are in Isabel’s family?1234
- 3. Multiple ChoiceHow does Marta treat Esperanza when they first meet?She was happy to see EsperanzaShe made Esperanza laughShe was kind to EsperanzaShe was rude to Esperanza
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Esperanza try to do to be closer to Papa?She tried to start workingShe tried to hear the earth's heartbeatShe tried to make friendsShe played with her doll
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the chapter called Los Melones?Because they arrived during Cantaloupes seasonBecause Papa loved cantaloupesBecause Abuelita sent them with cantaloupesBecause that's what Miguel and Alfonso were hiding
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat do they have to do at the border?Swim acrosspresent their papers and wait in linefind a hole in the fencewalk to Los Angeles
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho meets them in Los Angeles?Senior RodriguezTheir farm bossJuan, Josefina, Isabella and the twinsno one
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho holds Esperanza's hand when she is crying?MamaHortensiaMiguelJosefina
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat crop do they pick the leftovers on for themselves?orangesapplesWalnutsgrapes
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of personification?Shoomp!Abuelita hurt her ankle.Tio Luis wears Papa's belt buckle.The angry thorn stabbed Esperanza.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Abuelita decide not to go to the United States with the rest of her family?She knows it is not safe to cross the border.She does not want to leave Mexico because it is the only "home" she knows.She doesn't want to leave Alfonso and Hortensia.She cannot make the travel because of her broken ankle.
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What was Miguel’s relationship with Papá?Teacher/student relationshipNo relationship at allFather/Son relationshipBusiness relationship - 13. Multiple ChoiceHow does Esperanza react when they board the train?She felt very concerned about the lack of cleanliness of the train and the presence of peasants.She was very excited about spending time with peasants.She felt angry that they hadn't done this more often.She was thankful to be on the train with her family.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Mamá decide to go to the United States with Alfonso and his family?She wanted to visit Disneyland for the first time ever.She wanted to look for her great grandmother, who left for the United States many years ago.She was interested in the types of farmland that California had.She wanted to escape from the possibility of having to marry Tio Luis.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Esperanza have to leave Mexico?She is too sad to stay on the ranch without Papa.She is going to a boarding school.Mama does not want to marry Tio Luis.She wants to start a fresh life.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat state are Esperanza and her family immigrating to?NevadaTexasNew MexicoCalifornia
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Mama not inherit the land from Papa?Women were not typically allowed to own land.Papa did not put anything in his will.Mama had told Papa before he died that she would never live on the land without him.Papa wanted Mama and Esperanza to leave Mexico because it was not safe.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWho are Pepe and Lupe?They are cousins of Esperanza.They are the children of Alfonso and Hortensia.They are brother and sister to Isabel.They are 14 year old twins.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Isabel excited about when Esperanza first met her?She was excited to go swimmingShe was excited to go to workShe was excited to go to an amusement parkShe was excited to go to school
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat inference can be made about Esperanza's feelings about Miguel?She is disappointed that she and Miguel are no longer closeShe is angry with him and thinks he should understand that since he is a field hand, there is no chance they will ever be more than friendsShe looks at him as only a friend
- 21. Multiple ChoiceEsperanza describes her life on the ranch in detail to showthat she has lived a privileged life as the daughter of a wealthy rancherhow much of a brat she ishow easy it is to become comfortable with wealth
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHow are the chapters named in this book?They are numbered in order.They are named after the fruit or vegetable that is being harvested.They are named for flowers Esperanza likes.There are no chapters.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe giant tree was ablaze with red, orange, and gold leaves. This is an example of ......PersonficationImageryMetaphorSimile
- 24. Multiple ChoiceA novel can have more than one theme.TRUEFALSE
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