In the beginning of the novel, what do Papa and Esperanza listen to the heartbeat of?
The land
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What is the setting of the novel? (time and place)
Aguascalientes, Mexico (El Rancho de las Rosas) in 1930
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When was Papa ambushed by bandits and murdered?
On the day before Esperanza's birthday
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Why didn't Esperanza and Mama stay in the house after Papa's death?
The house burned down
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Why does Tio Luis want Mama to marry him?
He wants Mama's influence and respect in the community.
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How did Esperanza, Mama, and Abuelita know that Tio Luis had arranged the fire?
He told Mama she would regret her decision not to marry him.
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After the fire, why does Mama tell Tio Luis she will marry him?
She wants him to think that he has won so she can run away.
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What is in the package Miguel and Alfonso carry on the train?
Roses from Papa's garden
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What is a phoenix?
A mythical bird that comes back to life out of its ashes
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What fruit did Esperanza, Mama, and Hortensia hide under in the wagon on the way to the US?
Guavas
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Which of the following is NOT something Esperanza has to learn in her new home: how to sweep, how to change a diaper, how to make a yarn doll, or how to cook?
How to make a yarn doll
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Which character does Esperanza dislike when she first arrives in California?
Marta
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Which is NOT used as a metaphor in the story: zig-zagging blanket, roses and thorns, a big river, or a valise carrying a doll?
A valise carrying a doll
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Why did the sky look so strange one afternoon in California?
A dust storm was coming
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Which DOESN'T Abuelita's blanket of zig zag rows represent: life has its ups and downs, warmth and wellness for Isabel, Esperanza should not be afraid to start over, or Esperanza's memories of her grandmother?
Warmth and wellness for Isabel
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Which of these is NOT a reason why Mama becomes depressed: Esperanza must go to work, Papa dies, she misses her mother, or her house burns down?
