Mexico
Esperanza
Miguel
Helping Hands
General
100

Who is the man that tried to force Mama to marry him?

Tio Luis

100

What gift does Papa give Esperanza for every birthday?

A doll.
100

Did Esperanza marry Miguel?

No

100
Who helped Esperanza and her mother escape?
Alfonso and Mr. Rodriquez
100
Who burned El Rancho de las Rosas down?
Tio Luis
200

The head housekeeper's name

Hortensia

200
What was Esperanza's first job?
Taking care of the babies
200

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

He is a servant's son or because he stands on a different side of the river

200
What was Esperanza's job when she was saving money to bring Abuelita there?
Cutting potato eyes
200

What type of storm occurred soon after they moved to California?

Dust storm or Sand storm

300

What happened to Papa?

He passed away

300

What happened when Esperanza lay down and put her ear to the ground with her papa?

She heard the earth's heartbeat

300
Why did Miguel take Esperanza's money orders?
He went to get Abuelita from Mexico
300

What made the babies feel better after eating plums?

rice water

300

What is the name of the striker?

Marta

400

What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?

Grapes

400

When did Papa die?

Her 13th birthday eve

400

What was Miguel's dream?

To work for the railroad as a mechanic

400
What did Alfonso and Miguel surprise Esperanza and her mother with when they arrived in California?
Cuttings from Papa's roses
400
Why is the book called Esperanza Rising?
She dreamed she was floating over the earth a few times.
500

What birthday was Esperanza anticipating?

Her 13 Birthday
500

Why did Esperanza help Marta when she was in trouble?

She recognized that Marta is a human too.

500

What was Miguel's nickname for Esperanza?

Mi Reina

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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