Mexico
Miguel
Esperanza
Helping Hands
General
100
Man that tried to force Esperanza's mother to marry him?
Who is Tio Luis?
100

Did Esperanza marry Miguel?

No, their different social classes create a symbolic "river" that prevents them from marrying. The book concludes with them both embracing a future together as a "new family," with the implication of a future life together, but they are not married by the end of the story. 

100

What gift does Papa give Esperanza for every birthday?

What is a doll?

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 problem did Esperanza face when learning new things?

She didn't know how to sweep with a broom

200
What did Alfonso and Miguel surprise Esperanza and her mother with when they arrived in California?
Cuttings from Papa's roses
200
Why is the book called Esperanza Rising?
She dreamed she was floating over the earth a few times.
300
The head housekeeper's name
Who is Hortensia?
300

Why can't Miguel and Esperanza be more than friends?

She is the daughter of a wealthy ranch owner and he is a servant's son.

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

Birthday Esperanza is anticipating

What is her thirteenth?

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
What is the name of the striker?
Who is Marta?
500
What happened to Esperanza's father?
killed by Bandits
500
What was Miguel's nickname for Esperanza?
What is Mi Reina
500

Why did Esperanza help Marta when she was in trouble?

She thought of Marta's mother and couldn't leave her alone

500
What stiches did Abuelita teach Esperanza?
Mountains and Valleys
500
Why wasn't Isabel picked to be May Queen?
The teacher was prejudiced.
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