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Edna's Ruthie
Geraldo No Last Name
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What moral should Esperanza learn from Ruthie?
She should not set too much hope in her illusions of having a better life through marriage.
100
Where does Marin meet Geraldo and how does he die?
Marin meets Geraldo at a dance and he is killed in a hit-and-run accident.
200
Why does Ruthie tell Esperanza that her eyes are beautiful?
She can't find the words to say that she has been moved by the telling of the story.
200
Why will Geraldo’s death be an unknown death?
Geraldo is an uneducated illegal worker.His family will wonder why he never contacts them again.
300
Why is Ruthie living with her mother on Mango St. if she doesn't want to live there?
She says her husband will take her home, but he never comes.
300
How does Marin react to the news of Geraldo's death?
Marin is sad, but she doesn't feel too connected to him. She still stays with at the hospital.
400
Why is Ruthie a lonely child-like adult?
She was never independent and she married immediately.
400
Why does Marin stay with Geraldo?
She feels bad because he is a lot like her and she could die like that any day
500
How could Esperanza end up like Ruthie?
She could end up like Ruthie if she does not make smart decisions.
500
How is the story relevant to Esperanza's experience with death?
The story shows that death is sudden and surprising, and it is a part of life that shows up when you expect it least.