Read the sentence from paragraph 7, describing Mama's reaction to Abuelita.
She stared at Abuelita with no reaction, as if she was not really seeing her at all.
What does the sentence tell the reader about Mama?
She does not remember who Abuelita is.
Her lounge has been set up in a dark place.
She cannot believe Abuelita is really there.
Her illness has made it difficult for her to see.
Which detail form the text best supports the answer to question 1?
Mama saying "no words that anyone can understand" to Abuelita. (paragraph 9)
Mama holding onto Abuelita's arms "as if she might disappear". (paragraph 12)
Mama laughing because the blanket "could have covered three beds". (paragraph 15)
Mama and the others gathering "on the quilt and at the table". (paragraph 16)
What is the meaning of overwhelming as it is used in paragraph 9?
hard to describe
hard to hold back
hard to notice
hard to make sense of
Which two details should be included in summary of Part 3 of Esperanza Rising?
Mama rest on a lounge near the vineyard.
Abuelita strokes Mama's hair while she sleeps.
Esperanza has almost finished the blanket.
Mama mistakes Abuelita for Esperanza.
Abuelita finally comes to visit her family.
Reread paragraphs 3 and 4. What is the meaning of interactive in paragraph 4?
acting apart from each other
acting like each other
acting in response to each other
acting politely with each other
Read this sentence from the article.
Erin uses games to help kids learn to communicate with horses.
Which words from paragraph 2 provide a clue to the meaning of communicate?
“can’t talk”
“need to learn”
“with special needs”
“very high energy”
What is the meaning of the word sensitive in paragraph 4?
unfeeling
understanding
fearful
amazed
Select the sentence in paragraph 4 that supports your answer in question 7.
Through interactive games, the horses help the kids learn about trust, keeping themselves safe, and being sensitive to a horse’s feelings and body language.
If kids are loud and too full of energy, the horse may not want to come over to them.
Read these sentences from paragraph 6 of the passage.
For a kid who has a hard time talking, Erin has her use words to command the horse. One boy uttered his first sentence, “Walk on, Woody,” while riding a horse!
What does the word uttered mean as used in this passage?
spoke
wrote
understood
heard
In paragraph 7, Erin states, “We focus on the kids’ abilities, not their disabilities.”
