Characters
Chapters
Setting
Plot
Symbolism
100

What is Esperanza's best friend's name?

Marisol

100

What was the first chapter called?

"Aguascaliente, Mexico 1924"

100
Where did Esperanza grow up? (city)
Aguascalientes
100
Why didn't Papa come back after sundown?
He was killed.
100

In the very beginning what was a symbol of bad luck?

Esperanza pricked her thumb on a rose thorn

200

Who are Tio Luis and Tio Marco?

Papa's stepbrothers

200
In which chapter does Esperanza learn to sweep?
"Las Cebollas"
200
What city did Miguel, Esperanza, and Papa go to for a reward when they were younger?
Zacatecas
200
Why didn't Abuelita come with Esperanza and Mama?
She hurt her ankle.
200

What does the zigzag pattern in the blanket represent?

There are always ups and downs in life. (mountains and valleys)

300
Who is the oldest character?
Abuelita
300

In which chapter did the twins get sick?

"Las Ciruelas"

300

Where did Isabel live before Arvin?

In a tent in El Centro, California
300
After Mama refuses to marry Tio Luis, what event happens?
They burned the Ranch!
300
What did Marta use as a symbol of the Mexican workers?
A kitten
400
What's Isabel's cat's name?
Chiquita
400

In which chapter did Mama go to the hospital?

"Las Papas"

400

Where did Marta hold up the kitten?

At the jamaica in the back of a truck

400
How did Mama get sick?
Valley Fever from the dust storm
400

What symbol represents the relationship of Miguel and Esperanza?

The river between them

500
What are the twins' name?
Pepe and Lupe
500

In which chapter does Senor Rodriguez make plans to help Mama and Esperanza escape?

"Los Higos"

500

What is the name of the hospital where Mama is staying?

Kern General Hospital in Bakersfield

500

Why do people want to strike?

They want better housing and to earn more money.

500

What did Abuelita mean when she said they were like the phoenix?

She was comparing them to the phoenix rising from the ashes.

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