Esperanza Rising Flashcard 1

Front

Where does the story take place? Options: San Francisco, California, Aquascalientes, Mexico, Ranchos de las Hacienda, Los Higos

Back

Aquascalientes, Mexico

Front

What was the name of the property where Esperanza lived?

Back

El Rancho de las Rosas

Front

What can be inferred from Papa wanting Esperanza to lie on the ground?

Back

Papa wants Esperanza to love the land the same way he does

Front

Which characteristic does NOT describe Esperanza at the BEGINNING of the novel? Options: Princess, Dependent, Reliable, Self-Centered

Back

Reliable

Front

Which statement best describes Abuelita?

Back

Abuelita is a smaller, older, more wrinkled version of Mama. She looks very distinguished, wearing a respectable black dress, the same gold loops she wears in her ears every day, and her white hair pulled back into a bun at the nape of her neck.

Front

When does the first problem in the story take place?

• Papa is watering the garden
• Papa and Mama are out to dinner
• Papa doesn't come home
• Esperanza cuts her finger

Back

Papa doesn't come home

Front

Who are Tío Luis and Tío Marco? What do they bring Mama the night Papa is late coming home?

Back

They are Papa's older stepbrothers. Tío Luis is the bank president and Tío Marco is the mayor of the town. They bring Mama the silver belt buckle that belongs to Papa.

Front

Once Papa passed away, who wanted to take over in his position? Options: Tio Marco, Senor Rodriguez, Alfonso, Tio Luis

Back

Tio Luis

Front

Why did Mama not inherit the land from Papa?

Back

Women were not typically allowed to own land.

Front

Why did Tio Luis want Mama to marry him?

Back

Wants to get more votes for governor