All About Esperanza
The meaning of Esperanza's name
Hope
What does Darius say he sees in the clouds?
God.
Who are Esperanza's best friends?
Rachel and Lucy
Where is Esperanza's family from?
Mexico
What is a vignette?
A short chapter that focuses on a single moment in time, a character, or defining detail.
What does Esperanza wish for above all else?
A House
Which character is studying at university?
Alicia
What Rachel, Lucy and Esperanza purchased together.
A bike.
What is Nenny's full first name?
Magdalena
What was in Esperanza's sandwich the day she ate in the canteen at school?
A rice sandwich
What is Esperanza's first job?
A Photo Finisher
Who is the old woman who has lots of kids?
Rosa Vargas and the Vargas family.
What hand-me-down items Esperanza and her friends receive from a neighbor.
High-heeled shoes
What happens to Aunt Lupe?
Aunt Lupe dies from disease, Esperanza thinks she cursed her.
What do Nenny and Esperanza find in the junk store?
A music box.
What is the color of the Esperanza's house?
Red
Who was the person Marin met at dance, who died?
Geraldo No Last Name.
Why did Cathy Queen of Cats leave?
"People like Esperanza moving in" (aka Cathy's family is racist)
Who are the members of Esperanza's family?
Papa, Mama, Carlos, Kiki, Esperanza and Nenny
What did fortune did Elenita give Esperanza?
"Home in the heart."
What does Esperanza compare herself to until she gets friends?
A red balloon tied to an anchor.
Who are the two female characters that Esperanza looks up to that are older than her?
Marin and Alicia
In order to become friends, how much money do Lucy and Rachel ask Esperanza for?
$5.
What does Esperanza compare her mother hair to?
Warm bread
Who dies in Esperanza's family?
Her grandfather (Dad's dad)