Mexico
Miguel
Esperanza
Helping Hands
General
100
Man that tried to force Esperanza's mother to marry him?
Who is Tio Luis?
100
Why couldn't Esperanza marry Miguel?
They lived on opposite sides of the river
100
What gift does Papa give Esperanza for every birthday?
What is a papayas?
100
Who helped Esperanza and her mother escape?
Alfonso and Mr. Rodriquez
100
Who burned El Rancho de las Rosas down?
Tio Luis
200
What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?
What is grapes?
200
What was Miguel's dream?
To work for the railroad as a mechanic
200
What gift does Papa give Esperanza for her 13th birthday?
What is a doll
200
What did Alfonso and Miguel surprise Esperanza and her mother with when they arrived in California?
Cuttings from Papa's roses
200
What is a theme for this story?
Rags to Riches

Hard Work Pays off

Never give up 


300
What is the name of the boarder town where the travelers face immigration review?
Mexicali
300
Why couldn't Miguel work on the railroad in Mexico? (chapter 4)
He didn't have the required lever?
300
What was Esperanza's first job?
Taking care of the babies
300
What was Esperanza's job when she was saving money to bring Abuelita there?
Cutting potato eyes
300
What type of storm occurred soon after they moved to California?
Dust storm
400
What was the treat that Esperana remembers from an earlier time in Cazacatecas? (chapter 4)
Coconut Candy
400
Why did Miguel take Esperanza's money orders?
He went to get Abuelita from Mexico
400
What happened when Esperanza lay down and put her ear to the ground with her papa?
She heard the earth's heartbeat
400
What made the babies feel better after eating plums?
What is rice water
400
Why did the women of the camp laugh at Esperanza? Who helped her after?
Esperanza couldn't sweep the stage and Miguel taught her how to sweep.
500
In chapter 5, what is the name of the town from which Mamma says they are from?
Aguascalientes
500
What was Miguel's nickname for Esperanza?
What is Mi Reina or Anza
500
Why did Esperanza help Marta when she was in trouble?
She thought of Marta's mother and couldn't leave her alone
500
Why did Marta resent Esperanza in the beginning of the story?
Esperanza came from a wealthy family in Mexico
500
Describe how Esperanza feels about Marta. Do her feelings change?
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