Characters
She is the main character of the story; she was rich, but now she is poor
Esperanza
Where Esperanza and her family live
Aguascalientes, Mexico
________ was supposed to have a birthday party before Papa was killed
Esperanza
Since Mama and Esperanza are now poor, they are considered _________________
peasants
Was a wealthy farmer; is killed by bandits early in the book
Papa
Where Esperanza and her mama are moving
United States
California is also an acceptable answer
This ruins the family's house
A fire
What activity does Abuelita enjoy?
Crocheting
She is tall and beautiful; she is now poor since she lost her husband
Mama
The name of Papa's ranch
El rancho de las Rosas
Where in the wagon does Esperanza hide in the wagon?
What does Papa give Esperanza for her birthday?
A porcelain doll
He is mean; he wants to marry Mama
Tio Luis
The country where Esperanza is from
Mexico
How comes Abuelita cannot come to the US with Mama and Esperanza?
She hurt her ankle in the fire
Why does Mama get mad at Esperanza on the train?
Because Esperanza would not let the little girl play with her porcelain doll
She was the housekeep for Esperanza's family
Hortensia
This event is happening while the story takes place
The Great Depression
How come Esperanza cannot marry Miguel?
Miguel is poor and Esperanza is rich
Esperanza is covered by these in the wagon
Papayas