Exploring Chapter 14: Las Uvas in Esperanza Rising

Why did Mama think Miguel took the money orders?

• He wanted to invest in a business.

• He wanted to buy a gift for Esperanza.

• He needed the money to travel to Northern California.

• He was planning to leave the family.

What fruit did Esperanza set aside for Mama?

• Elephant Heart Plums

• Flaming Gold Nectarines

• White Peaches

• Yellow Albertus

Why did Alfonso come to the shed in the middle of the day?

• To bring lunch to Esperanza

• To check on the fruit sorting

• To take Esperanza to the doctor

• To inform Esperanza about meeting Miguel

What was Miguel's surprise for Esperanza at the bus station?

• A new job offer

• A letter from Papa

• A bag of money

• Abuelita, her grandmother

How did Abuelita manage to come to the United States?

• She walked across the border

• She flew on an airplane

• Miguel and Senor Rodriguez helped her

• She traveled alone by bus

What did Esperanza weave into the blanket to remember the moment?

• A piece of yarn from Abuelita

• A flower petal

• A strand of her hair

• A piece of her dress

How did Esperanza measure time when telling Abuelita their story?

• By the crops and work in the fields

• By the phases of the moon

• By the holidays

• By the seasons

What did Esperanza and Miguel do on the morning of her birthday?

• Planted a new garden

• Went to the market

• Visited the foothills to hear the Earth's heartbeat

• Had a picnic by the river

What did Esperanza dream of achieving in the future?

• Owning a large farm

• Learning English and supporting her family

• Becoming a famous singer

• Traveling the world

What advice did Esperanza give to Isabel about starting over?

• Always follow your heart

• Believe in yourself

• Never give up on your dreams

• Do not ever be afraid to start over