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What is Pepe and Lupe's sister's name?
Isabel
Who said:
" ... we are living like horses! How can you sing? How can you be happy?"
Esperanza
In chapter 1, Esperanza cuts this fruit off the vine to signify the start of the harvest.
Grapes
Who adopts a kitten at the worker's dance?
Isabel
What does Esperanza give the babies after they are sick from plums?
Rice water
What is Esperanza's dad's name?
Sixto
Who said:
"Of course, we would wait the appropriate amount of time out of respect for my brother. One year is customary, is it not?"
Tio Luis
This is the first type of vegetable Esperanza gets a job working with.
Potatoes
Who is Marta hiding from in the Asparagus workroom?
La Migra - Immigration Officers
When Mama is getting better in the hospital, what does she keep asking for?
Her crochet needles and yarn
What is Juan's wife's name?
Josephina
Who said:
"At least here, I have a chance, however small, to become more than what I was."
Miguel
Esperanza and Isabel agree that they both hate this ...
Asparagus
Why did Miguel steal Esperanza's money orders?
To bring Abuelita back from Mexico and show Esperanza that things can get better
What 3 things does Esperanza pack in her valise?
2. a small pack of tamales
3. her porcelain doll
Who is Miguel's age but already has a child of her own?
Melina
Who said:
"Gracias. I'm sorry I misjudged you."
Marta
Esperanza, Hortensia, and Mama are covered in this fruit in the wagon to escape Mexico.
Guavas
What shocks Esperanza when she sees her Mama ready for her first day of work?
Her hair is down in long braids rather than neatly swirled on top of her head.
How do you say strike in Spanish?
Huelga!
Who is Esperanza's best friend from Mexico?
Marisol Rodriguez
(Senor Rodriguez's daughter)
Who said:
"My mama said the best way to get over it is to face people. And that if they tease you, you should just laugh."
Isabel
Encouraging Esperanza to go to the dance.
What fruit does Esperanza's papa give her every year on her birthday?
Papaya
What does Esperanza tell Mama that she will be for the family now that Mama is in the hospital?
La Patrona
In what town do Esperanza and her family board the train for the United States?
Zacatecas, Mexico