Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark
Who is abuelito?
Grandpa
What kind of problem does Aunt Lupe have?
She is sick.
What does Elenita do?
She reads people's fortunes and helps with spirits.
Who is Ruthie's mother?
Edna
What does damp mean?
Being slightly wet
What has Esperanza never seen her father do before?
Cry
What is Aunt Lupe's name?
Guadalupe
What is sorrow?
Deep sadness
What does Esperanza like showing Ruthie?
Books
What is Earl's job?
He is a jukebox repairman
What is a tomb?
A place to bury the dead
What does imitate mean?
Copy someones movements
What happened to Geraldo?
He was hit by a car and passed away.
What is a sphinx?
Half lion, half man
What does Earl do with old 45 records?
He gives them away.
Why does Papa tell Esperanza the news first?
She is the oldest.
What did the girls do involving Aunt Lupe on the day she died?
They imitated her for their game.
Who stays with Geraldo?
Marin
What does Papa call Sire?
A punk
When does Earl work?
Nights
What does Esperanza think about after her father tells her about the death in the family?
She thinks about what she would do if her own father died.
What advice does Aunt Lupe give Esperanza?
Keep writing. it will free you.
What does Elenita see for Esperanza?
A home in the hear.
Who is Sire's girlfriend?
Lois
What does Earl's wife look like?
No one knows for sure