Mexico
Man that tried to force Esperanza's mother to marry him?
Who is Tio Luis?
What was Miguel's dream?
To work on the railroads
Why does Esperanza give her doll away?
To cheer Isabel up for not winning Queen of the May?
What metaphor does Abuelita use to encourage Esperanza that life can be better after the fire?
We are like the phoenix.
What happens to the strikers?
They are deported by La Migra
Why does Miguel take Esperanza's money orders?
To rescue Abuelita and bring her to America.
What is Esperanza's first job?
Sweeping the platform.
What surprise from Miguel and Alfonso represents how hope can grow?
Cuttings from Papa's roses
Why isn't Isabel pick as May Queen?
The teacher was prejudiced.
The head housekeeper's name
Who is Hortensia?
Why do Miguel and Esperanza stand on "different sides of the river"?
He is a servant's son
What did Esperanza mean whe she told her mom she would be "La Patrona"?
She will take care of her and the bills by working.
What did Marta use to represented how the Mexicans were weak and treated poorly?
Kittens
Why does the doctor say Mama is sick?
She is depressed. She has dealt with a lot in her life.
Birthday Esperanza is anticipating
What is her thirteenth?
What gift did Miguel ask for from Papa for saving them from bandits?
A trip on a train.
How does Epseranza feel about America when she says, “Nothing is right here! Isabel will certainly not be queen no matter how badly she wants it because she is Mexican. You cannot work on engines because you are Mexican.”
She thinks America is full of discimination
What nut represents how Esperanza had to break out of her shell?
Almonds
What is the author's purpose for writing this book?
To entertain us and teach us lessons about dealing with difficulties.
What happened to Esperanza's father?
killed by Bandits
What us revealed about Miguel from this quote “There is more than one way to get what you want in this country. Maybe I must be more determined than others to succeed, but I know that it will happen. Aguántate tantito y la fruta caerá en tu mano"?
He is a hopeful and determined person.
What is Esperanza's MAIN problem in the WHOLE book?
She has to adjust to her new life in America
What metaphor does the crochet pattern of mountain and valleys represent?
Having good times and bad times in life.
Why is the book called Esperanza Rising?
She learns to rise above her problems and challenges.