Esperanza

How old is Esperanza on what would have been the day of the fiesta?

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 10

Why was Esperanza so upset when she first saw Tio Luis at the reading of the will?

• He was holding the will with a huge grin.

• He was on one knee proposing to Ramona.

• He was holding Papa's checks from the bank.

• He was wearing Papa's belt buckle.

Where is the family going to go in order to escape Mama from marrying Tio Luis?

• New Mexico

• California

• Texas

• Arizona

Since the visas were burned during the fire, how are Esperanza and her mama going to be able to immigrate to the United States?

• Abuelita will have the nuns get them duplicates

• They will sneak through the border.

• They will take a boat through the Gulf of Mexico.

• Alfonso will sneak them in a wagon across the border.

To remind Esperanza of home, Alfonso and Miguel...

• made her favorite meal.

• planted roses from the ranch.

• made her a new saddle.

• hung pictures on the wall.

Why does Mamá decide to go to the United States with Alfonso and his family?

• She wanted to visit Disneyland for the first time ever.

• She wanted to look for her great grandmother, who left for the United States many years ago.

• She was interested in the types of farmland that California had. 

• She wanted to escape from the possibility of having to marry Tio Luis. 

What was in the secret package that Alfonso and Miguel brought with them from Mexico?

• Papa’s rose plants 

• A kitten for Esperanza

• Esperanza's favorite dress

• Some grapes from the ranch

Why are the people at Esperanza's camp not willing to join the strike? 

• They are fearful of the repercussions 

• They are happy with how things are

• They are considered lucky to have the jobs they have and live in this camp

• They don't need better working conditions 

Why was Esperanza so mad at Miguel before he returned?

• He told her that her Papa would be disappointed.

• He took all of the money orders Esperanza had saved.

• He let all of Papa's roses die.

• He said he was going back to work for Tío Luis.

Esperanza is Spanish for what English word?

• Rising

• Hope

• Love

• Rose