The gift that Papa gives to Esperanza every year for her birthday.
What is a doll?
100
The author of Esperanza Rising.
Who is Pam Munoz Ryan?
100
"In front of the adults, Esperanza modeled Mama's refined manners, accepting Marisol's condolences."
Condolences is.....
An expression of sympathy to someone suffering from misfortune or grief.
200
The bank president.
Who is Tio Luis?
200
"This whole valley breathes and lives,"
Who is Papa?
200
Esperanza's first job at the camp.
What is taking care of the babies?
200
What is in the package that Miguel and Alfonso carry on the train?
What is Papa's roses.
200
"A look of indignation passed between Mama and Abuelita."
Indignation is.....
strong displeasure at something considered unjust or offensive.
300
Wants to become Queen of May.
Who is Isabel?
300
“In Mexico I was a second-class citizen. I stood on the other side of the river remember? And I would have stayed that way my entire life. At least here I have a chance to become more than I was."
Who is Miguel?
300
She heard the earth's heartbeat.
What happened when she lay down and put her ear to the ground with her papa?
300
Why does Marta want the workers to strike with her?
Marta says if they all stick together, the farm companies will be forced to provide them with better living conditions and more pay since all the workers will refuse to work.
300
"For hours, Esperanza watched the undulating land pass in front of her."
Undulating is....
having a wavelike or rippled form or surface. Wavy.
400
Loves trains.
Who is Miguel?
400
"Did you bring back what you have stolen?"
Who is Esperanza?
400
This is what Esperanza means.
What is hope?
400
Why does Esperanza offer beans and her piñata to the homeless family?
She sees they are hungry and has the means to help.
400
"Esperanza quickly dropped her arms and remembered Marta's taunting voice saying, 'No one will be waiting on you here.'"
Taunting is
a mocking, jeering, or insulting manner
500
Stays with her sisters at the convent.
Who is Abuelita?
500
"I will pray for you, Esperanza. That you can be strong. No matter what happens."
Who is Mama?
500
Esperanza gives this to Isabel.
What is her doll?
500
How did Esperanza measure her time since she'd left Aquascalientes?
Like a field worker, she measured time by the fruits and vegetables that grew and what needed to be done to the land.
500
"And even though it was still cool, there was an expectancy that Esperanza could smell, a rich loamy odor that promised spring."
Loamy is.....