Characters
Who is the main protagonist of the story?
Esperanza Ortega
In which Mexican state does the story begin?
Aguascalientes
Every year on El Rancho de las Rosas, the day after the grape harvest is on
Esperanza's Birthday
Who is Esperanza’s best friend?
Marisol Rodriguez
What does the word 'arbor' mean?
A shady place with lots of trees
What tragic event occurs on the eve of Esperanza’s thirteenth birthday?
Her father’s death
The setting is important to the story because --
Papa shares his love for the land with his daughter
What decade is the story taking place?
1920's-1930's
What special gift to papa give Esperanza each year?
Porcelain doll
What does the word 'gazing' mean?
Looking at something for a while
Chapter 1 is told from which point of view?
3rd person through Esperanza
Did Esperanza want to open her birthday gifts?
No
What event marks the start of the grape harvest on El Rancho de las Rosas?
Esperanza cutting the first cluster of grapes
How did Esperanza feel when Papa didn't come home?
Nervous and scared
What does the word 'stature' mean?
A person's height or physical size
What can be inferred from Papa wanting Esperanza to lie on the ground?
Papa wants Esperanza to love the land the same way he does
How long did the rosaries, masses and funeral last?
Three days
How did Papa die
bandits
What are two adjectives that describe Mama
Tall, elegant, brave, strong
What does the word 'precise' mean?
To be exact or accurate
Who was Miguel?
Alfonso and Hortensia’s son
What was delivered for Esperanza's birthday?
Papayas
What did people bring to Esperanza's house
food and flowers
The house servants wore
Aprons
What does the word 'revolution' mean?
A big, important change in society