Esperanza Rising Chapter 3: Papayas

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Esperanza's family loses their ranch.

• Miguel drowns in the river while trying to save Esperanza.

• Esperanza's father is killed by bandits.

• Esperanza's grandmother becomes ill.

Who did Papa leave the house to?

• Tio Luis

• Mama

• Abuelita

• Tio Marco

Even though Papa left the house to Mama, the land belongs to Tio Luis, the bank manager.

Read the passage

“You will regret your decision, Ramona. You must keep in mind that this

house and those grapes are on my property. I can make things difficult for

you. Very difficult.”

In 2-3 complete sentences answer the following question:

How can Tio Luis make Mama regret not marrying him?

Symbolism is when something stands for more than what it seems.

Read the passage.

A sudden breeze carried a familiar, pungent (strong) smell. She looked down into

the courtyard and saw the wooden box still sitting on the patio. It held the

papayas from Señor Rodríguez, the ones that Papa had ordered, that should

have been served on her birthday. Their overripe sweetness now pervaded (filled)

the air with each breath of wind.

What do papayas symbolize for Esperanza after her father's death?

• Celebrations/Parties

• Grief/Loss

• Happiness/Love

• Determination/

  Hard work