Who
Who died at the beginning of the novel?
Papa (Sixto Ortega)
What is the name of the ranch that Esperanza grew up on?
El Rancho de las Rosas
Why do Esperanza and Mama flee Aguascalientes?
Tio Luis wants to marry Mama.
What do Miguel and Esperanza stand on opposites sides of?
The River
What metaphor is used to describe Esperanza's relationship with Miguel?
The River
Who burned down Esperanza's home?
Tio Luis and Tio Marco
What do Miguel and Alfonso bring from Aguascalientes to the United States?
Papa's roses.
Why does Miguel take the money orders from Esperanza's valise?
He uses the money to bring Abuelita to the United States.
During Marta's strike speech, she uses what animal as a symbol for the non-strikers who are afraid to strike?
Kitten
What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence: "The August sun promised a dry afternoon in Aguascalientes."
Who is the son of Alfonso and Hortensia?
Miguel
In Spanish, what does Esperanza mean?
Hope
Why does Esperanza not want to strike?
She fears losing her job, which will cost her money.
Esperanza's stitching of the blanket in mountains and valleys symbolizes what in life?
Ups/downs of life.
What type of figurative language is used in the following: "Tio Luis was the eldest and Tio Marco, who was a few years younger and not as smart, always followed his older brother's lead, like un burro, a donkey."
Simile
Who is supportive of striking?
Marta
What gift does Esperanza save in the fire and who does she give it to?
She saves the doll and gives it to Esperanza at the end of the novel.
Why did Esperanza help Marta in the sheds?
She thought of Marta's mother and couldn't leave her alone.
Papa's love
Esperanza
Who watches the babies for Esperanza when she has to work in the sheds?
Irene and Melina
"Huelgo" translates to what word in English?
Strike
Why does Mama not get better after getting Valley Fever?
The doctor says she is depressed.
What is one theme of Esperanza Rising?
Answers will vary.
What type(s) of figurative language are used in the following: "He had the same dark skin and small stature as Hortensia, and Esperanza thought his round eyes, long eyelids, and droopy mustache made him look like a forlorn puppy."
Simile and personification.