Papa
What did Esperanza's papa teach her about the earth?
It had a heartbeat/ life.
What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?
Grapes
How did Alfonso and Mr. Rodriquez help Esperanza and her mother escape?
They hid them in the bottom of a wagon.
At the novel's beginning, Miguel and Esperanza could not be more than friends. Why?
He is a servant's son
What type of storm occurred soon after they moved to California?
A dust storm
What did Esperanza’s papa do for her birthday every year?
He sang the birthday song out the window and gave her a porcelain doll.
How old is Esperzana turning?
Thirteen
What did Alfonso and Miguel surprise Esperanza and her mother with when they arrived in California?
Cuttings from Papa's roses
How did Esperanza explain to Miguel that they should not be more than friends?
A deep river separated them. She is on one side and he is on the other.
What was Esperanza's first job once they arrived in Los Angeles?
Taking care of the babies.
What did Esperanza’s uncles find of Papa’s that worried Esperanza and her mother?
His belt buckle
What gift does Papa give Esperanza for every birthday?
A porcelain doll
What did Miguel teach Esperanza to use to clean the platform?
He taught her how to sweep with a broom.
What was Miguel's dream?
To work for the railroad as a mechanic
Why wasn't Isabel picked to be May Queen?
The teacher was prejudiced.
What happened to Papa?
He died/was killed by bandits
What man tried to force Esperanza’s mother to marry him after Esperanza’s death?
Tio Luis/her uncle
What were Esperanza and Isabel in charge of taking care of?
The babies
Why did Miguel take Esperanza's money orders?
He went to get Abuelita from Mexico
What was Marta, the striker, wanting?
Better pay and better living conditions
Who owned the land after Esperanza’s father died?
Her uncles
What happened to El Rancho de las Rosas?
Her uncles burned it down.
Why did Esperanza help Marta when she was in trouble?
She thought of Marta's mother and couldn't leave her alone
Did Esperanza eventually marry Miguel?
Yes
Does Esperanza and her family ever leave the camp in Los Angeles?
Yes, they leave with Miguel hoping to find a better future in America.