Esperanza Rising Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Esperanza Rising Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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. After the fire, what is the reason for an Ortega relative's visit?

2. Who does Esperanza say she will marry some day?

3. What is Esperanza's reaction to the girl with dirty hands who tries to hold her hand at the camp?

4. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is the character of Tio Luis a stock character, in this case, the villain?

2. How does Alfonso show his affection and respect for Ramona (Mama) Ortega when they arrive in California?

3. When Esperanza and her mother approach the immigration counter, how does Mama manage to display her dignity?

4. What do the "line up" of dolls in Esperanza's room represent?

5. Every chapter is named after a fruit, and that fruit has a role in the action of the chapter. This chapter is "The Guavas." What role do the guavas play in the action of Chapter 4?

6. How does the train ride Esperanza takes with her mother and Miguel's family compare or contrast with the previous train trip that Esperanza and Miguel took together with her father?

7. How does Papa impart his love of the land to Esperanza?

8. What is the purpose of Hortensia's recalling the story of the bandits in the house while they are hiding in the wagon?

9. In the beginning of the story, the reader sees two parents who love their daughter. What kind of life do Esperanza's parents prepare her for?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

The Ortegas and Alfonso's family are never far from nature. Even when they are rich, Ryan resorts to nature imagery. Later, when they live as peasants, they are close to nature. Discuss the role of nature and the nature imagery in Esperanza Rising.

Essay Topic 3

In Esperanza Rising there are numerous references to religion, praying, and engaging "spirits" of dead people in conversations or decisions. Discuss the role spirituality plays in the lives of the characters of Esperanza Rising.

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