Chapter 9
What caused Esperanza's mother to get sick?
dust spores
Who is taking care of Mama, day & night?
Esperanza
Who greets Esperanza when she gets to LA?
Juan and Josephine
what grade that Isabel is in
3rd
Mama loved the white ones
peaches
Why did Esperanza's mother get sick and no one else?
some people only get a mild infection
What does Esperanza think will help Mama?
The Blanket
What upsets Esperanza during the picnic?
She can't hear the "heartbeat" of the land
The people from this state have a new camp bought and built for them
Oklahoma
Type of station where Hortensia, Alfonso, and Esperanza will meet Miguel
bus
What was the result of the dust storm?
mama got sick
Why is Mama depressed?
Mama has lost her husband, her home, and her wealth, and now she's separated from her mother.
What is the camp like?
It is cramped, dirty, not-private, and there is no hot water.
The new camp will also have this for everyone, but the Mexicans can only use it on Fridays
pool
Person with Miguel
Abuelita
What happened the first day that Esperanza was left alone with the babies?
They got sick
What does Esperanza decide to do to help herself and Mama?
Get a job
Who helps Esperanza learn to sweep?
Miguel
Miguel had to dig these at work
ditches
Abuelita calls her granddaughter her mi ______
nieta
What did Esperanza give to the babies to make them feel better?
Rice water
What is Esperanza's Christmas wish?
Abuelita could come and help Mama
What are the roses Miguel and Alfonso surprised Esperanza with a symbol for?
Papa
Esperanza tells Isabel to take the doll to school to show her_____
friends
Abuelita gave Isabel a flat stone, and Isabel gave Abuelita this________
flowers