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Esperanza Rising: Chapters 1 - 4

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  • What major event happened in Los Higos chapter?
    Mama's and Espreanza's house burned down, along with all the grapevines.
  • What is Esperanza's favorite birthday gift? Why?
    Esperanza's favorite gift is a doll because her Papa gives her one every birthday. It is also the last gift she receives from her Papa.
  • Why is chapter 4 called Las Guayabas?
    Chapter 4 is called Las Guayabas because Esperanza, Hortensia and Mama hide in the back of a wagon filled with Guayabas.
  • What is abuelita's plan?
    Abuelita's plan is to get Mama and Esperanza passport, stay to heal and join them in the US later.
  • What honor was Esperanza given by her father? Why?
    The honor that was given to Esperanza was to cut the first grate of the harvest. This was an honor because she was the first born.
  • Explain how Miguel saved Esperanza when they were both younger.
    Miguel saved Esperanza by releasing a raton that he had in his pocket to distract the bandits.
  • Explain why Carmen considers herself rich.
    Carmen considers herself rich because she has her family, a garden, her faith and the memories of those who have passed.
  • According to Papa's will, who inherited what?
    According to Papa's will, Tio Luis inherited the land, Mama & Esperanza inherited the home and income from the grapevines.
  • What must Esperanza do to hear the heartbeat of the valley?
    Esperanza had to lay down with her ear on the ground while staying quiet.
  • What did abuelita tell Esperanza to do before they left El Rancho De Las Rosas?
    Abuelita told Esperanza to take her of Mama.
  • In Las Uvas chapter, what is considered a symbol of bad luck?
    A symbol of bad luck is when you prick your finger with a thorn.
  • Why didn't abuelita run right out of the burning house? Who saved her?
    Abuelita didn't run out of the burning house because she hurt her ankle and Miguel saved her.
  • At the beginning of Las Papayas chapter, Esperanza keeps having a dream, describe it.
    Esperanza dreams that her Papa and others are singing las mananitas - a birthday song.
  • What reward was Miguel given for saving their lives?
    Miguel's reward was a train ride to Zacatecas.
  • In Las Uvas chapter, what event is Esperanza looking forward to?
    She is looking forward to her 13th birthday party.
  • What happened to Papa in Las Uvas Chapter?
    Papa is killed by bandits.
  • How many years have passed at the beginning of Las Uvas?
    6
  • Why did Mama accept Tio Luis's marriage proposal?
    Mama accepted Tio Luis's proposal to get him to rebuild and to buy time to come up with a plan to escape.
  • What ulterior motives are behind Tio Luis's marriage proposal to Mama?
    Tio Luis's ulterior motives are to control the land and money, benefit from Mama's influence to become a Governor.
  • In Las Uvas Chapter, what item does Tio Luis arrive with?
    Tio Luis bring Papa's will.
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