Esperanza Rising

Front

What would be a good theme for Esperanza Rising?

Back

Never give up, and never be afraid to start over.

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Where does the story begin?

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Aguascalientes, Mexico at Los Rancho de la Rosas

Front

Why did the family move to California?

Back

Papa was killed and his step-brothers burned down Los Rancho de las Rosas

Front

Why were guavas important in the escape to California?

Back

The women hid under the guavas in a secret compartment in the wagon so no one would suspect them.

Front

Who taught Esperanza how to take care of babies?

Back

Isabel

Front

What happened that caused Mama to get sick?

Back

The dust storm led to her getting sick.

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Why did Marta try to convince everyone to go on strike?

Back

She wanted better pay and working conditions.

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abuelita

Back

grandmother

Front

Who ran back into house when it was on fire? Options: Esperanza, Mama, Abuelita, Miguel

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Miguel

Front

Why did Mama not inherit the land from Papa?

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Women were not typically allowed to own land.