Esperanza Rising Chapter 4

Front

Compare Esperanza’s family and Alfonso and Hortensia’s family.

Back

Esperanza's family was considered rich, while Hortensia's family was considered poor.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How does Esperanza react when they board the train?

Back

She felt very concerned about the lack of cleanliness of the train and the presence of peasants. 

Front

What was Miguel’s relationship with Papá?

Back

Father/Son relationship

Front

What is Mama's solution to their problems? Options: marry Tio Luis, move to another house, escape to California, return to Spain

Back

escape to California

Front

How do Esperanza and Mama get to California? Options: by car, by plane, by boat, by train

Back

by train

Front

What does Mama give the poor girl on the train?

Back

a yarn doll

Front

How do Esperanza and Mama escape?

Back

they are smuggled under a load of fruit

Front

What present does Papa give Esperanza for her birthday each year?

Back

a porcelain doll

Front

Why would Esperanza's mother consider going to the United States?

Back

So, she wouldn't have to marry Tio Luis and Esperanza wouldn't have to go away to school.