Esperanza Rising
Why do Esperanza and her mother leave Mexico?
their home burned down
What city do the girls visit for the summer?
Oakland
What does "Las Cebollas" mean?
onions
What did onions symbolize?
layers and suffering
What job does Esperanza do to help support her family in California?
She works in the fields and takes care of the babies
What time in history does the story take place?
the 1960s
What does symbolism mean?
when an object represents/means something else
What does the river represent between Esperanza and Miguel?
The division between them because of their different classes
What is the name of Mama's sickness?
Valley Fever
What are the two names of Delphine's mom?
Cecile and Nzila
What does "inseparable" mean?
cannot be separated; never seen apart
What trait does Delphine show when caring for her sisters?
Responsibility
What type of farm does Esperanza’s family own in Mexico?
a grape vineyard
What is the goal of the Black Panthers?
To improve conditions for black people in the United States
What does "foreshadow" mean?
To hint at an event that will come next
What are some of the values of the Black Panthers?
Equality, revolution
What is one way life in the U.S. was different from Esperanza’s life in Mexico?
she had to work and live in poverty instead of living like a rich landowner
What does Fern name her doll?
Miss Patty Cake
What does "revolution" mean?
a sudden and complete change
Why do the workers go on strike in Esperanza Rising?
To fight for better working conditions