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Mexico
Esperanza
Miguel
Helping Hands
General
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Who is the man that tried to force Mama to marry him?

Tio Luis

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What gift does Papa give Esperanza for every birthday?

A doll.
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Did Esperanza marry Miguel?

No

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Who helped Esperanza and her mother escape?
Alfonso and Mr. Rodriquez
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Who burned El Rancho de las Rosas down?
Tio Luis
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The head housekeeper's name

Hortensia

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What was Esperanza's first job?
Taking care of the babies
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Why can't Miguel and Esperanza be more than friends?

He is a servant's son or because he stands on a different side of the river

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What was Esperanza's job when she was saving money to bring Abuelita there?
Cutting potato eyes
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What type of storm occurred soon after they moved to California?

Dust storm or Sand storm

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What happened to Papa?

He passed away

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What happened when Esperanza lay down and put her ear to the ground with her papa?

She heard the earth's heartbeat

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Why did Miguel take Esperanza's money orders?
He went to get Abuelita from Mexico
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What made the babies feel better after eating plums?

rice water

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What is the name of the striker?

Marta

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What is the main crop Esperanza's father grows?

Grapes

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When did Papa die?

Her 13th birthday eve

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What was Miguel's dream?

To work for the railroad as a mechanic

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What did Alfonso and Miguel surprise Esperanza and her mother with when they arrived in California?
Cuttings from Papa's roses
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Why is the book called Esperanza Rising?
She dreamed she was floating over the earth a few times.
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What birthday was Esperanza anticipating?

Her 13 Birthday
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Why did Esperanza help Marta when she was in trouble?

She recognized that Marta is a human too.

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What was Miguel's nickname for Esperanza?

Mi Reina

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What stiches did Abuelita teach Esperanza?

Mountains and Valleys

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Why wasn't Isabel picked to be May Queen?

The teacher was prejudiced.