Esperanza Rising Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Esperanza Rising Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who made the first cut at harvest time?
(a) Mama.
(b) Esperanza.
(c) Papa.
(d) The mayor.

2. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, what news does Miguel have for Esperanza?
(a) That he and his family may have to move to the United States.
(b) That his father wants to marry her mother.
(c) That he got a scholarsip for private school in Mexico City.
(d) That he is will work on the ranch for nothing.

3. In the myth that Abuelita reminds Esperanza of, what ultimately happens to the bird?
(a) His wide wings destroy all who threaten him.
(b) He is born again out of his ashes.
(c) He spreads peace wherever he goes.
(d) He sings a sweet, hopeful song that encourages others.

4. To what does Esperanza compare their living style at this camp when they first arrive from Mexico?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Peasants.
(c) Horses.
(d) Beggars.

5. Who are Papa's older step brothers?
(a) Cayo and Minte.
(b) Ramon and Wilson.
(c) Tio Luis and Tio Marco.
(d) Roberto and Leo.

6. When Esperanza is in the garden, on what does she cut her finger?
(a) A shovel.
(b) A thorn of a rose.
(c) A peice of glass.
(d) A rake.

7. What is in the trunk that the visitors have left in Chapter 3?
(a) War souvenirs.
(b) Belongs of Papa.
(c) Clothes for Esperanza and Ramona.
(d) Old newspapers.

8. After Esperanza's birthday, who is spending so much time in her father's study?
(a) Tio Luis and Tio Marco.
(b) Miguel and Alfonso.
(c) Abuelita and Mama.
(d) Miguel and Hortensia.

9. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the town from which Mama says they are from?
(a) Aguascalientes.
(b) Mexicali.
(c) Los Ranchos.
(d) Los Gatos.

10. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, where did she say that she hid with Esperanza?
(a) In the horse stable.
(b) Underneath the bed.
(c) In the barn.
(d) In the closet.

11. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?
(a) Marisol.
(b) Miguel.
(c) Senor Rodriguez.
(d) Maria.

12. Who is Juan?
(a) Hortensia's brother.
(b) Hortensia's cousin.
(c) Alfonso's cousin.
(d) Alfonso's brother.

13. On the truck ride when Marta talks about the workers' conditions and attempts to improve their lives, who is it that listens intently?
(a) Mama.
(b) Alfonso.
(c) Miguel.
(d) Hortensia.

14. If Ramona were to stay in Mexico and remain single, what would be her life situation?
(a) She would be taken care of by Tio Luis and Tio Marco.
(b) She would work for Tio Marco and live in the town.
(c) She would live in poverty.
(d) She would work for the government.

15. On the night of this meeting about Papa's will, Mama, Abuelita, Alfonso and Hortensia meet to discuss something. What do they discuss?
(a) Whether or not the income from the grapes is enough to support the house.
(b) Esperanza and Miguel's future together.
(c) Starting a winery.
(d) Esperanza's education.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Esperanza's first birthday morning visitor comes, what does he bring for her?

2. When Abuelita is trying to comfort Esperanza, she reminds her of a myth. What is the bird in that myth?

3. What is the name of the poor woman Mama befriends on the train?

4. What is Esperanza feeling about speaking English?

5. What is it that Esperanza plays with on the train until interrupted by another child?

(see the answer keys)

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