Characters
Who is Ramona?
Esperanza's Mama
What hobby does Abuelita teach Esperanza?
Crocheting
Where was Esperanza born? Bonus: What city?
Mexico, Aguascalientes
What is the central message, idea or concern that is expressed in a literary work? It usually teaches a lesson.
Theme
Which character calls Esperanza "La Cenicienta, Cinderella!"
Marta
Who is Miguel's Dad?
Alfonso
Why did Esperanza and Mama have to leave Mexico?
Tio Luis and Tio Marco burned their house down and gave them no choice but to marry or leave.
What state did Esperanza and everyone move to?
California
What are the major problems faced by the protagonist of a story?
Double Jeopardy Option: Name all 5 types of these for double the points!
Character vs. Self, Character vs. Person, Character vs. Nature, Character vs. Society & Character vs. Technology
Who calls Esperanza "Mi reina, my queen"?
Miguel
Which character wanted to go on strike?
Marta
What did Esperanza give Isabel as a gift?
Her doll from Papa
What time period did Esperanza Rising take place in?
1930s OR The Great Depression Era
What is the sequence of events in a literary work?
Plot
Who says, "Here, we have two choices. To be together and miserable or to be together and happy. Mija, we have each other and Abuelita will come."
Mama
What are the twin's names?
Pepe and Lupe
What was Mama's sickness called? How did Mama get sick?
Valley Fever; Breathing in during the Dust Storm
Where did Esperanza find work?
The packing sheds
What is the art of using an object or word to represent an abstract idea?
Symbolism
Abuelita
What happened to the people that got caught up on the immigration raids?
They were forced to go to Mexico.
Why does Esperanza say that there is a river between her and Miguel at the beginning of the story?
Answer must include something about social class difference between Esperanza and Miguel
What did the strikers want?
more money, better living conditions
What is the hints that suggest the future events in a story?
Foreshadowing
Who says, "We cannot travel in this car. It...it is not clean. And the people do not look trustworthy."
Esperanza