Mexico
Who tried to force Esperanza's mother to marry him?
Who is Tio Luis?
Who are Miguel's parents?
Alfonso and Hortensia
What gift does Papa give Esperanza for every birthday?
A doll?
What does Miguel say was his dream job?
To work for the railroad.
What color is Esperanza's dress on the front cover of the book?
Her dress is yellow.
Where do Hortensia and Alfonso live?
They have a cottage on the property.
Why is the book called Esperanza Rising?
She is overcoming obstacles in her life.
What is the head housekeeper's name?
Who is Hortensia
She is 6 years old.
What is the name of the chicken lady on the train?
Carmen
Why doesn't Abuelita go to California with them?
She is healing from an injury back in Mexico.
What birthday is Esperanza looking forward to in Chapter 2?
Her 13th Birthday
How old is Miguel in the story?
He is 16 years old.
Who is helping Alfonso and his family while in California?
Alfonso's brother
Who is the girl that is friends with Isabel?
Who is Marta?
What was Miguel's nickname for Esperanza?
What is Mi Reina (my queen) or Anza
What does Esperanza do when the little girl on the train wants to touch her doll.
She gets upset, she thinks the girl is dirty.
What stiches did Abuelita teach Esperanza?
Mountains and Valleys
What city are they in when they get to California?
They are in Los Angeles.