Who says to who?
“I have a solution to your living arrangements. A proposal actually. One of marriage.”
Tio Luis says this to Mama. This is when Papa had passed away, and Mama rejects him for the first time.
Who catches valley fever in the book?
Mama
Where does Esperanza Rising first take place? (the setting)
Aguascalientes
What does this quote say about Esperanza?
“[Esperanza] lifted the doll from the valise and handed it to Isabel.”
Esperanza has grown to become selfless and generous.
"Las Papayas"
This is Esperanza's favorite kind of salad.
The papayas
“Mama, she is poor and dirty…”
Esperanza says this to Mama. This happens when they are on the train travelling from Aguascalientes to the US.
Who taught Esperanza how to crochet?
Abuelita
How does Esperanza's papa die?
Robbed by bandits
What does this quote say about Esperanza?
“Esperanza almost never left Mama’s side. She sponged her with cool water and fed her teaspoons of broth throughout the day.” (p. 159)
Esperanza cares about her Mama and will do anything to care for her.
"Las Guayabas"
This is when Esperanza, Mama, Hortensia, Alfonso, and Miguel travel to the US on the train
The guavas
“This is what we are! Small, meek animals. And that is how they treat us because we don’t speak up.”
Marta says this to the people at the jamaica. This is when she is rallying the people to strike against the farm owners for higher wages and better living conditions.
Who used to dress Esperanza when they were still living in Aguascalientes?
Hortensia
What is one thing that Esperanza learns in the field labor camps?
How to sweep OR cook OR take care of the babies
What does this quote say about Marta? “Marta and some of her friends stood in the bed of a truck that was parked nearby, each of them holding up one of the tiny kittens. ‘This is what we are!’ she yelled. ‘Small, meek animals. And that is how they treat us because we don’t speak up.’”
It shows that Marta is brave, courageous, and unafraid to stand up for what is right.
"Las Almendras"
This is when the jamaica happens and Hortensia makes a flan dessert.
The almonds
“So many railroad workers have joined the strikers. I know it might be temporary but if I do a good job, maybe they will keep me.”
Miguel says this to Esperanza. This is in the chapter, Los Aguacates (Avocados), when they are all working in the field labor camp.
Who are the two people who build the washtub grotto?
Alfonso and Miguel
What is the climax of Esperanza Rising?
When Esperanza finds out that Miguel took her money that she saved in her valise
What does this quote say about Miguel? “Miguel nodded. He sat down close to her. Without asking any questions, he took her hand and stayed with her, the quiet interrupted only by her occasional staccato breaths.”
Miguel is a kind and supportive friend.
"Los Aguacates"
This is when Hortensia makes Mama the special mixture for her dried hands.
The avocados
"I want so much to be the queen! I want to be la reina, like you.”
Isabel says this to Esperanza. She says this towards the end of the novel when Isabel is trying to become Queen of the May at her school by getting the best grades.
Who is the mayor of Aguascalientes?
Tio Marco
How does Esperanza Rising end?
Abuelita comes to the US, they reunite and celebrate Esperanza's birthday, OR Esperanza teaches Miguel how to listen to the heartbeat of the earth
What does this quote say about Esperanza? “Esperanza smiled and reached over and gently pulled the yarn, unraveling the uneven stitches. Then she looked into Isabel's trusting eyes and said, ‘Do not ever be afraid to start over.’”
This quote shows us that Esperanza has become wise and mature. This is because she is giving advice to Isabel.
"Las Uvas"
This is the first chapter of the book.
The Grapes