Esperanza: Chapter 5 Guavas

Why didn't Marisol come to say good-bye to Esperanza?

• She was mad at Esperanza for leaving her.

• Senor Rodriguez couldn't tell anyone they were leaving, so Marisol did not know.

• She fell asleep and showed up too late.

• Her father said she couldn't.

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Where did Esperanza ride on the wagon?

• She rode on the front seat with Alfonso and Miguel.

• She rode in the back of the wagon.

• She rode between the floors of the wagon.

• She took the train.

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Why did they take the wagon to Zacatecas and take the train from there instead of from Aguascalientes?

• They wanted to take the scenic route.

• They couldn't get tickets in Aguascalientes.

• They tickets were cheaper in Zacatecas.

• They didn't want to be seen by Tio Luis or any of his men.

What was the floor of the wagon covered with to hide the women?

• grapes

• figs

• guavas

• cantaloupes

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What did Hortensia do to calm Esperanza down when she was frightened?

• Sang her a lullaby.

• Reminded her of another time she had to be brave (when they hid from the bandits).

• Told her she would keep her safe.

• Told her not to worry.

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Years ago, how was Miguel rewarded for being brave and helping to protect Esperanza when the bandits were in the house?

• Papa took him to a fancy restaurant.

• Papa bought them ice cream cones.

• Papa bought Miguel new shoes.

• Papa took them on a train ride to Zacatecas.

Once on the train, Esperanza need several reminders that......

• she needed to act like a young lady.

• her hair was dirty and she needed a bath.

• she was Esperanza Ortega from El Rancho de las Rosas.

• she was no longer rich, but a poor peasant like the others around her.

What happened while they were on the train?

• A little girl cried when Esperanza wouldn't let her hold her doll.

• Mama made the little girl a doll out of yarn.

• Miguel and Alfonso kept getting off the train with a package.

• all of the above

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Who was Carmen?

• A poor peasant woman on the train with eight children.

• A stranger who gave Esperanza candy.

• A woman who gave Mama two chickens for "her future."

• all of the above

How would you describe the inside of the train car that Esperanza rode on?

• fancy with leather seats

• people singing

• dirty wooden benches

• none of the above