Guavas
Who did Esperanza want to visit before leaving Mexico?
Esperanza wanted to see her friend, Marisol before she left.
Define the word, "servant".
A person employed by another, especially to perform domestic duties ( maid, butler, cook, etc...)
How did Esperanza, Hortensia and Mama travel in the wagon?
The were hidden in a wagon under wooden boards covered in fruit (guavas).
Who brought the cart to Esperanza/Ramona?
Tio Luis
The rich sat in cars with leather seats, a car for dining (eating) and white tablecloths. The poor sat in cars with wooden benches, animals and trash everywhere.
Why were Esperanza and Mama "indebted" to Miguel and his family?
They were indebted because Miguel's family arranged for them to relocate to California and helped them leave Aguascalientes.
What reason did Ramona give Tio Luis for not marrying him right away?
She told him he needed to start rebuilding the land so the servants would have jobs.
Why did all the female passengers have to hide on the road?
It was dangerous for women to travel. They were afraid of bandits.
What story did Hortensia tell Esperanza to get her mind off of being in the cart?
Hortensia reminded her of the time bandits came to their house and they hid under the bed.
When did Esperanza realize she and her mother were considered, "poor"?
Esperanza realized they were poor when her mother said, "The poor box is for us".
Tio Luis is a " devious vulture". Give an example of something he did in the story that was devious.
Proposed to Ramona
Burned down the vineyard
Threatened to do something dangerous to the servant if he did not get what he wanted
In what city did ?
Zacatecas
Mama tells Esperanza, "Now, we are peasants too". Explain what she means.
Ramona means that because they lost their land and home in Aguascalientes, they are starting over and have nothing (just like the poor).
When Esperanza thinks, "Why was she apologizing to these people. We shouldn't even be sitting in this car".
What does she mean?
Esperanza thinks she's superior (better) than the poor people on the train. She is used to having the best of everything.
When does Esperanza realize that Miguel and her father had a loving relationship?
When Miguel begins talking about wanting to work on the railroad.
What did Esperanza do on the train that showed bad manners?
Esperanza snatched her doll away from a little peasant girl.