Esperanza Rising Characters

Who helped the family escape?

• Tio Luis

• Senor Rodriguez

• Miguel

• Tio Marcos

To remind Esperanza of home, Alfonso and Miguel...

• made her favorite meal.

• planted roses from the ranch.

• made her a new saddle.

• hung pictures on the wall.

How does Marta treat Esperanza when they first meet?

• She was happy to see Esperanza

• She made Esperanza laugh

• She was kind to Esperanza 

• She was rude to Esperanza 

Why does Mamá decide to go to the United States with Alfonso and his family?

• She wanted to visit Disneyland for the first time ever.

• She wanted to look for her great grandmother, who left for the United States many years ago.

• She was interested in the types of farmland that California had. 

• She wanted to escape from the possibility of having to marry Tio Luis. 

Why are the people at Esperanza's camp not willing to join the strike? 

• They are fearful of the repercussions 

• They are happy with how things are

• They are considered lucky to have the jobs they have and live in this camp

• They don't need better working conditions 

How did Esperanza help Marta during an immigration sweep?

• She gave her an apron and asparagus to look like a worker.

• She hid Marta in the back of the truck.

• She let Marta borrow her immigration papers.

• She hid Marta in her cabin while others were outside working.

Why was Esperanza so mad at Miguel before he returned?

• He told her that her Papa would be disappointed.

• He took all of the money orders Esperanza had saved.

• He let all of Papa's roses die.

• He said he was going back to work for Tío Luis.

Who said, "Do not be afraid to start over"?

• Hortensia

• Papa

• Abuelita

• Esperanza

What was the last present Papa would ever give to Esperanza?

• papayas

• roses

• a doll

• a handkerchief

Who burned down the ranch house?

• Tio Luis & Tio Marcos

• the bandits

• Alfonso

• Miguel