Chapter 1
What type of fruit does Papa grow on their ranch?
Grapes
How did Papa die?
He was robbed by bandits
What tragedy did Mama and Esperanza wake up to in the middle of the night?
A fire
How old was Esperanza at the beginning of the book?
6
What fruit did Senor Rodriguez deliver every year on Esperanza's birthday?
Papayas
Who was responsible for setting the fire?
Her uncles
What did Esperanza do that caused her to bleed?
She grabbed a rose
Why does Tio Luis want Mama to marry him?
To get more votes when he runs for governor; So they will be a very powerful couple
What happened to Abuelita in the fire?
She hurt her ankle and had to stay back
What special gift did Papa give to Esperanza every year for her birthday?
A porcelain doll
What was given to Mama the night Papa went missing?
His belt buckle
Where are Esperanza and her mother heading off to for a better life?
California
What was the name of the ranch Esperanza lived on?
el Rancho de las Rosas
Who told Esperanza not to be afraid to start over?
Abuelita
Who helps Mama and Esperanza get clothes and the right paperwork to travel out of Mexico?
Abuelita's sisters; The nuns in the convent