"Do not be afraid to start over."
This wise family member says this to encourage Esperanza.
Abuelita
This character is Miguel's father and works as Esperanza's family's head servant in Mexico.
Alfonso
At the California camp, Esperanza's family lives in a cabin with who?
Mama, Hortensia, Isabel
This tragic event happens to Esperanza's papa at the beginning of the book.
He is killed by bandits
This object that Abuelita gives Esperanza represents their connection and the unfinished work they'll complete together.
The blanket
This character explains to Esperanza why they must shop far away, describing discrimination at nearby stores.
Miguel
This 8-year old girl teaches Esperanza how to sweep and becomes her friend at the camp
Isabel
Esperanza has to do this type of work now that she lives in the camp.
Babysitting, Sweeping, Farm/Field Work
Tio Luis does this after Mama rejects his marriage proposal.
Burns the house down
This theme is shown when Mexican workers are treated unfairly at stores, camps, and workplaces
Discrimination, Racism, Unfair Treatment
"Wait a little while and the fruit will fall into your hand."
This person teaches Esperanza about patience in the prologue.
Papa
Esperanza's uncle who wants to marry her mother and becomes the villain of the story.
Tio Luis
Explain how has Esperanza's social status changed from Mexico to California?
She was wealthy and her family owned land in Mexico. Her family had servants that worked for them.
In California, Esperanza is poor and owns nothing. She and her mom have to work now.
This fruit was piled in the wagon Esperanza and her family travelled in to escape Mexico
Guavas
The chapter about Esperanza's first week at camp is named after this nut with a hard shell.
Las Almendras
This character often gives speeches about workers' rights and unfair treatment at the camp.
Marta
The Japanese store owner Esperanza and Miguel traveled to for tortillas y frijoles.
Mr. Yakota
What is the name of the ranch Esperanza and her family lived in at the beginning of the story in Mexico?
El Rancho de las Rosas
Esperanza uses this to heal the scars on her hands
Avocados
In this chapter Esperanza's house burns down.
Los Higos
"We are like phoenix rising from the ashes."
This character says this about starting over in California.
Mama
The babies that Esperanza babysits at the camp.
Pepe and Lupe
Describe the discrimination Esperanza faces in California.
She is treated unfairly because of how she looks/her identity/etc.
This event caused mama to get sick for a really long time.
Dust storm
Each chapter is names after a fruit or vegetable. Name FOUR chapter titles from the book so far.
Las Uvas, Las Papayas, Los Higos
Las Guayabas, Los Melones, Las Cebollas
Las Almendras, Las Ciruelas, Las Papas
Los Aguacates