Esperanza Rising end of novel review

In Peaches, what is Isabel hoping for at school?

• To be chosen Queen of the May for having good grades

• to be chosen Queen of the May for being pretty

• for her friend to be chosen Queen of the May

• that her teacher will remember her name

Why are they disappointed about the new camp being built? (p. 217-18)

• the Oklahomans won't let them use it

• it won't have running water

• Mexicans will only be allowed to swim in it one day a week

• Mexicans won't be allowed to use it

Why did Miguel lose his job on the railroad?

• the bosses wanted to hire white workers instead

• the railroad went out of business

• he couldn't prove he was allowed to work legally

• the boss gave the job to Oklahomans who agreed to work for half as much money

Why does Esperanza get upset with Miguel for agreeing to dig ditches instead of working on motors?

• because he didn't stand up to his boss

• because he dug ditches, instead of doing what he cared about

• because he didn't leave the job when they treated him unfairly

• because all of them are being treated unfairly and no one is doing anything about it

"In Mexico, I was a second class citizen. I stood on the other side of the river, remember? I would have stayed that way my entire life. At least here, I have a chance, however small, to become more than I was. You obviously, can never understand this, because you have lived without hope." (p. 222) What is your reaction to this passage?

What is the special gift Esperanza give to Isabel?

• one of Papa's roses from the grotto

• a Queen of the May crown

• the doll Papa had given her

• a handmade doll made of yarn

Why did Miguel take the money orders Esperanza had been saving?

• to run away and find a new job

• to go marry Marta

• to bring Abuelita over

• to go back to Mexico

In Las Uvas, when Esperanza finally feels the heartbeat of the earth again, who is she with?

• Miguel

• Mama

• Abuelita

• Isabel

One of Papa's saying was "Wait a little while and the fruit will fall into your hand." Which of the following do you agree with?

• In the end of the story, everything turns out OK

• It's hard to wait when you're being treated unfairly

• You have to actively try to make things better, not just wait

• I don't agree with any of these

The last line of the book is Esperanza saying to Isabel, "Do not be afraid to start over." Why do you think this line is important?