Characters
Who is the main character of the story?
Esperanza
In what country does the story begins?
Mexico
What happens to Esperanza’s father at the beginning?
He dies
What happens to Esperanza’s house in Mexico?
It burns down
What fruit repeats a chapter in the story?
Grapes
What is the name of Esperanza’s mother?
Mama (Ramona)
where did Esperanza move to?
California
Why does Esperanza have to leave Mexico?
Her uncle takes everything/danger
Who helps esperanza and her mother escape to the U.S.?
Miguel, Hortensia and Alonso
What does Esperanza make on that connects her to her mother?
A blanket
Who “steals” Esperanza’s money?
Miguel
What is the name of Esperanza’s ranch in Mexico?
El rancho de las rosas
How does Esperanza an her family travel to the U.S.?
By train
What fruit did Papa give Esperanza on her birthday?
Papaya
What does all the chapters have in common?
They are fruits/crops
Who is the woman that helps Esperanza in the camp and becomes like family?
Hortensia
Where does Esperanza live in the U.S.?
Migrant worker camp
What big problem happens to mama in California?
She gets sick
What do Tio Luis and tio Marco want from Esperanza’s family?
To take the land/ the ranch
What special thing does Miguel bring back at the end to make Esperanza happy?
A rose
Who wants to marry Esperanza’s mother?
Tio Luis
What kind of work do they do in California?
Farm work (grapes, cotton, etc...)
What does Esperanza learn to do that she never did before?
Work
During what important time in Mexico does the story take place?
The Mexican revolution (and after it)
What do some workers want to do to improve their conditions?
Go on strike