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What are Esperanza's uncles names?
Tio Luis and Tio Marco
Who burnt down El Rancho De Las Rosas?
Tio Luis
Name 3 foods the chapters have been named after.
Grapes, Cantaloupe, Figs, Guavas, Onions, Papaya, Almonds, Plums
Who is the mean girl that Esperanza meets on the farm in California?
Marta
Why did they have to hide in the wagon of Guavas?
To avoid being attacked by bandits. To keep Tio Luis' spies from seeing them leave.
Name the friends Esperanza was with when the dust storm hit.
Irene and Melina
What does Esperanza want for Christmas?
Soft hands, mama to be healthy, and more work.
What does Isabel want for Christmas?
Anything
Why was Esperanza sad when she found out no one was going to Aguascalientes for Christmas?
Someone heading to Aguascalientes is the only way Esperanza would be able to get a letter to Abuelita.
Explain the blanket metaphor mentioned on pages 51 and 160.
The zig zag rows of the blanket look like mountains and valleys. Each valley is a low point in life, and each mountain is the path to a better place.
Why does Esperanza get a job in the sheds?
To help pay for Mama's medical bills and keep herself well.
What did Esperanza feed the babies that made them sick?
Raw Plums
What did Esperanza give the babies to make them feel better?
Rice water
Give an example of how Esperanza has changed since the start of the book.
Answers will vary
Why does Miguel steal Esperanza's money orders?
To go get Abuelita in Mexico
What was it like at the strikers camp?
Dirty, no privacy, very little shelter...
