Esperanza Rising Ch. 1-3

Front

What item did Tio Luis and Marco bring to Mama the night Papa went missing?

Back

Belt buckle

Front

What is the name of the property where Esperanza lived?

Back

El Rancho de las Rosas

Front

Who wanted to take over Papa's position after he passed away?

Back

Tio Luis

Front

Why was Mama unable to inherit the land from Papa?

Back

Women were not allowed to own their own land.

Front

What tragic event occurred on the ranch after Mama refused Tio Luis's marriage proposal?

Back

The house burned down.

Front

What does the belt buckle symbolize in the context of Esperanza Rising?

Back

It symbolizes Papa's presence and the connection to family.

Front

How does the setting of El Rancho de las Rosas contribute to the story's themes?

Back

It represents Esperanza's childhood and the life she is forced to leave behind.

Front

What role does Tio Luis play in the family dynamics after Papa's death?

Back

He becomes a threatening figure, seeking control over the family and land.

Front

What societal norms are reflected in Mama's inability to inherit land?

Back

The norms reflect gender inequality and the limitations placed on women in society.

Front

How does the fire on the ranch serve as a turning point for Esperanza and her family?

Back

It forces them to confront their new reality and the loss of their former life.