Esperanza Rising 1
Why did Alfonso decide to take his family to the United States?
To begin a new life, to work and make money, to raise their social status.
What surprise did Miguel have for Esperanza and her mother? (the thing they had on the train that they kept putting water on)
The roses from El Rancho de las Rosas.
Two ambitious family members who do horrible things to get what they want and advance in life.
What compares two things WITHOUT using like or as? "Life is a series of mountain peaks and valleys"
What metaphor does Abuelita use for Esperanza's life?
Mountains and Valleys.......
Mountains = happy and positive moments in life, Valley= hardships of life.
Why is Marta encouraging the workers to strike?
To get better wages, and better living conditions.
Esperanza's parents' names
Sixto and Ramona
personification
Why are there problems between the landowners and campesinos?
Landowners have all of the land, money and power, while the campesinos have no land, and therefore no wealth or power.
Why do they like shopping at Mr. Yakota's store?
He respects all people and treats people the same. His store has specialty items they need.
Abuelita
What type of literary device is this?
"Then like a caterpillar, she slowly inched flat next to him."
What is the name of the disease that Mama contracts?
Valley Fever
Hortensia and Alfonso
What is a synonym for bestowed?
given
What is the name of the generous woman on the train who gives two chickens to Ramona?
Carmen
What does Miguel take from Esperanza's valise to help Abuelita travel to California?
Who is the character that wants all of the workers to unite and strike for better living conditions and higher wages?
Marta
"This is what we are!" she yelled. "Small, meek animals!"
metaphor