Esperanza Rising Chapter 4

Front

Who was the only person they could trust to help them escape the country?

Back

Senor Rodriguez

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

How do you infer the fire started?

Back

Tio Luis and Tio Marco started the fire.

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 being with the peasants because of how they looked.

Front

What was Miguel’s relationship with Papá?

Back

Father/Son relationship

Front

Why does Abuelita stay behind in Mexico?

Back

she hurt her ankle in the fire

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How do Esperanza and Mama get to California?

Back

by train

Front

What does Mama give the poor girl on the train?

Back

a yarn doll

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How do Esperanza and Mama escape?

Back

they are smuggled under a load of fruit