Las Uvas
The story takes place in a town called
Aguascalientes
Senor Rodriguez had a big box filled with these
Papayas
Define Scythe and specify its part of speech
Scythe is a sharp, curved blade used for mowing or reaping - noun
What is a sign of "bad luck" in Chapter 1?
When Esperanza was pricked by a thorn?
What season/ when does Esperanza turn another year?
"When the grapes deliver their harvest" (p6 paragraph 5)
Define what is the meaning and part of speech of the word "Silhouetted".
(n) a dark outline against a light background
She is the protagonist of the story
Esperanza
He is the bank's president
Tio Luis
Use "forlorn" in a sentence
He pressed his face against the window and managed a forlorn goodbye wave.
The forlorn man was so sad that he thought of leaving the city and start a new life somewhere else.
In Chapter 4, why is Esperanza annoyed with Alfonso?
Because he will not tell her what is in the bag that he soaks with water in each train stop (p.73)
How many years did Esperanza have to wait until her quinceanera?
"Two more years" (p7, paragraph 2)
What are Mama's options now that the inheritance is gone?
She can marry Tio Luis or she must leave the area and it would be better if she goes away.
Their Ranch is called this
El Rancho de las Rosas
Papa's first name is
Sixto
Define the word indebted
When you're indebted to someone, you owe that person something. It could be that you owe money, or it could be you're just grateful for a nice thing the person did. You probably notice a big chunk of the word indebted is made up of the words “in debt.”
In Chapter 3, Why doesn't the family talk about what started the fire?
There is no need to because they all believe the uncles have arranged it (p. 43)
How did the people working in Rancho de las Rosas and papa celebrated Esperanza's birthday at sunrise?
"She would be serenade at sunrise. Papa and the men who lived on the ranch would congregate below her window, their rich sweet voices singing the birthday song..." (P9 Paragraph 3)
If Mama marries Tio Luis, what will happen to Esperanza?
She will be sent to boarding school
He is known as el jefe, and Papa's companero
Alfonso
Esperanza said that she will marry him someday
Miguel
What part of speech is Beacon?
Noun
In Chapter 1, what was the first sign of bad news that Mama got from Tio Luis?
Papa's belt buckle.
How did Hortensia, the servant, look like?
"She was a Zapotec Indian from Oaxaca, with short solid figure and blue-black hair in a braid down her back." (p15 paragraph 4)
Why doesn't Esperanza allow the barefoot girl to hold the doll?
The doll is special and the dirty girl would have soiled it.
In the first chapter, "Esperenza felt her heart drop"(pg.22) because of....
Papa passing away
This is a party that people in mexico celebrate when a girl turns 15
Quinceañera
Define and use the word "blustery" in a sentence. What is its part of speech.
Blowing in violent and abrupt bursts.
"It was a cold and blustery day today"
Blustery is an adjective.
What present did papa leave Esperanza for her birthday?
A porcelain doll.
What is the proposal Tio Luis makes to Ramona?
One of marriage (p31 paragraph 2)
Use the words "salvage" and "valise" in a sentence.
I was able to salvage my valise from the fire.
My valise was on fire so I fetch to salvage what was in there.