Esperanza's Birthday and Loss

What did Esperanza initially think when she woke up?

• She thought it was a regular day.

• She thought it was her birthday.

• She thought she heard her Mama singing.

• She thought she had to go to school.

What happened to Esperanza's Papa?

• He went on a trip.

• He was killed by bad men.

• He moved to another city.

• He was in the hospital.

Who brought papayas to Esperanza's house?

• Marisol

• Hortensia

• Mr. Rodriguez

• Esperanza's Mama

Why did Mr. Rodriguez bring papayas to the house?

• He wanted to sell them.

• He was delivering them for Esperanza's birthday party.

• He was giving them as a gift.

• He was returning them.

How did Esperanza feel about the papayas?

• Happy

• Indifferent

• Sad

• Angry

What did people bring when they came to say goodbye to Papa?

• Books and toys

• Food and flowers

• Clothes and shoes

• Money and cards

Who was Esperanza's friend that came to visit?

• Hortensia

• Mr. Rodriguez

• Marisol

• Mama

How did Esperanza and her friend Marisol react when they met?

• They laughed together.

• They cried together.

• They played games.

• They went for a walk.

What did Esperanza's Mama suggest she do with her birthday gifts?

• Save them for later.

• Open them.

• Return them.

• Give them away.

How did the house feel at night without Papa?

• Noisy

• Empty

• Peaceful

• Chaotic