Esperanza Rising Review chapter 4-6

Front

Who started the fire at El Rancho del las Rosas and why did they do it?

Back

Esperanza's uncles because they wanted to get back at Romona for not wanting to marry Tio Luis.

Front

Why didn't the grandmother run away with Esperanza and her mama?

Back

She hurt her ankle and it needs to heal.

Front

How do Esperanza and her mother leave Mexico?

Back

By wagon

Front

Interaction between Marta and Esperanza?

Back

She was judgmental and mean

Front

Why did Hortensia talk about other things, like Miguel's mouse and the bandits, during their ride in the wagon?

Back

To keep Esperanza mind off of the place she is in and what is happening around her.

Front

What did Esperanza think of the train ride to America?

Back

She did not like it. She thought it was dirty and hated to be around so many poor people.

Front

When Carman said "I am poor, but I am rich", what did she mean?

Back

This means that she is poor but is rich because she has the love of her family around her.

Front

Why did Esperanza's mother agree to go to America?

Back

She wanted to keep her family together.

Front

Why did Esperanza's mother get mad at her for not letting the little girl hold her doll?

Back

She wanted Esperanza to know that she was not happy with her selfish behavior.