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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. On the journey to the train station, what is this wagon disguised as?
2. When the women in the camp laugh at Esperanza and upset her, who helps her?
3. When the traveling group reaches the wagon, what is it that Hortensia predicts that Tio Luis has already bragged about?
4. Who is Ramona?
5. Once on the train, how does Mama manage to keep busy?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the substance of the lecture Mama offers Esperanza when she realizes Alfonso and Hortensia hear Esperanza whining?
2. When Esperanza sees Tio Luis in her father's office, why is Esperanza unhappy to see Tio Luis wearing Papa's belt buckle?
3. How does Papa impart his love of the land to Esperanza?
4. How does Esperanza'a reaction to her fellow travelers on the family trip from Mexico to California compare or contrast to her mother's reaction to them?
5. The harvest is a time when all farmers have their work rewarded, so it is easy to understand why it is their favorite time of year. Why does Esperanza imply that it is her favorite time of year?
6. What is the symbolism of the author having Alfonso and his son Miguel be the ones who return to the ranch with the dead body of Papa?
7. Once Esperanza explains to Miguel the difference in their social class by saying that they live on different sides of the river. In what context, after the death of her father, does he repeat this expression to Esperanza?
8. In addition to Esperanza's father's death, what else is awful about the way in which Esperanza wakes on on her birthday?
9. When Esperanza and her mother approach the immigration counter, how does Mama manage to display her dignity?
10. When all are planning to work in California, Esperanza says she will work, and everyone laughs. What tone did the author intend for this laugh?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many strong female characters in Esperanza Rising. Explore and discuss the view of women that arises from Ryan's characterizations of these women.
Essay Topic 2
In what way is Esperanza Rising a work of socially responsible historical fiction?
Essay Topic 3
The title of this novel is Esperanza Rising. There is a scenario in Chapter 5 wherein Esperanza feels she is floating above the earth. However, there are several meanings of the word "rising." Reflect on this scene and the meanings of this book. Finally, with attention to more than one meaning of the word, explain why Esperanza Rising is an appropriate title for this novel.
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