Characters
Who is the main character and the narrator of this novel?
Esperanza
What does Esperanza's name mean in English?
Hope.
Where is Esperanza's father, Papa, from?
Mexico.
What type of novel is THOMS?
A coming-of-age story
Who is Esperanza's little sister, who represents a sense of immaturity and childlike-wonder?
Nenny.
Why does Esperanza not want to dance at the party after her cousins baptism?
Esperanza, Rachel, and Lucy are walking around in high heels having fun, until what happens?
An old man offers Rachel a dollar for a kiss.
Which point of view is the novel written in?
First person point of view
Who is Esperanza's older friend that represents maturity as well as issues of abuse and sexual abuse?
Sally.
What clothing item serves as a consistent symbol that embodies the theme of gender and sexuality?
Shoes.
What did Esperanza's Aunt Lupe do before she got sick?
She was a swimmer.
Which character has the noteworthy quality of not leaving her house and not speaking English?
Mamacita
Who are the two sisters Esperanza is friends with in her early childhood?
Lucy and Rachel.
Who does Esperanza state she will let live in the attic of her future house?
Bums.
What does plants does Esperanza say she relates to/understands?
Four skinny trees.
Where is Esperanza’s first job?
At a photo finisher studio