Mexico
Miguel
Esperanza
Helping Hands
General
100

Man that tried to force Esperanza's mother to marry him?

tio luis

100

Did Esperanza marry Miguel?

no

100

What gift does Papa give Esperanza for every birthday?

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?

 The grapes

200
What was Miguel's dream?
To work for the railroad as a mechanic
200
What gift does Papa give Esperanza for every birthday?
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

Hortensia

300
Why can't Miguel and Esperanza be more than friends?
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

The 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?

the rice water

400

What is the name of the striker?

The Marta

500
What happened to Esperanza's father?
killed by Bandits
500

What was Miguel's nickname for Esperanza?

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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