Los Melones
Where are Esperanza and her family traveling to at the beginning of the chapter?
California
Who helps Esperanza’s family settle into their new home?
Isabel and her family
Who is critical of Esperanza’s privileged background and calls her "a queen"?
Marta
What type of figurative language is used when Esperanza’s mother says they must be “like a phoenix, rising from the ashes”?
Simile
What does Esperanza’s mother give her to comfort her on the train?
A porcelain doll
What does Esperanza struggle to do for the first time in this chapter?
Sweep the floor
Who is Esperanza’s best friend from Mexico, whom she misses dearly?
Marisol
What does the rose from Papa’s garden symbolize in Las Cebollas?
Hope, memory, and connection to their past life.
Who is Marta, and how does she treat Esperanza?
Marta is a poor, outspoken girl who is critical of Esperanza’s privileged background.
What does Esperanza’s mother say about the importance of their new home?
She says it is a chance to start over and be together as a family.
Who is the leader of the strikers in the camp?
Marta
What literary device is used when the author describes the camp as “a sea of tents”?
Metaphor
What does Esperanza’s mother say about starting over in California?
She says they must be like a phoenix, rising from the ashes.
What does Esperanza’s mother do to make their new home feel special?
She places a rose from Papa’s garden in a vase.
Who is the boy who dreams of working on trains and owning his own land someday?
Miguel
What literary device is used when the author describes the train ride as “a journey into the unknown”?
Foreshadowing
What does Esperanza’s mother do to show her strength in this chapter?
She remains calm and optimistic, even though their situation is difficult.
What does Esperanza’s mother say about the onions they are given?
She says they are a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
Who is the woman who helps Mama and Esperanza adjust to life in the camp and offers them support?
Hortensia
What type of figurative language is used when Esperanza describes the mountains as “giants guarding the valley”?
Personification