Esperanzas family
Where is Esperanza's family from?
The Family is From Mexico
What happend to Gerarldo?
He died in a hit-and-run accident.
Why did Esperanza's family move from loomis st to Mango st?
Who did Esperanza buy the bike with?
Lucy and Rachael.
Where does Esperanza go to school?
A catholic High school
What did mama's hair smell like?
Esperanza stated that it smelled like sweet bread
What were the girls wearing when they were strutting all down town?
Gifted high heels.
Give me one detail about the house on Mango st.
The house is old, crumbly, small, swollen wood..
Who was gossiping about all the other neighbors with Esperanza?
Cathy
Which family member died?
Esperanza's abuelito.
Which family member spent their days sad in front of a window?
The great-grandmother: Esperanza
What does the owner of the Junk store refuse to do unless the customers have money?
Turn on the lights.
Why is this house different than all the other houses that the family has lived in?
This is the first house they bought instead of rent.
They are the owners.
Who pushed Esperanza in front of an open fire hydrant?
Who did Esperanza and her friends think Earl was bringing home?
His Wife
Who was the first person Esperanza told her poems to?
Esperanza's tia Lupe.
Why does Alicia go to college?
To ensure she doesn't have to work in a factory all her life and to not be like the other woman and "tend to the rolling pin"
Whose family rents the basements of Meme Ortiz's home?
Louis' family
What happened to Meme?
He broke his arms in the Tarzan Jumping Contest.
Who is Esperanza's first crush?
Sire
Esperanza and Nenny share the same ___________________.
They share the same laugh.
What does Marin say can show the girls how many boys like them?
By the little white spots on their finger nails
The Nun
Who was the one that could only eat the soft candies?
Ruthie
What does Esperanza say she would be afraid if this ever happened to her?
Getting lost in a different neighborhood.