Exploring Chapter 5: Guavas in Esperanza

Esperanza and her family plan a secret escape from their home due to threats from her uncles. They travel hidden in a wagon filled with guavas to avoid detection. The journey is fraught with fear and memories of past dangers. Upon reaching Zacatecas, they board a train to California, experiencing a stark contrast in their living conditions. Esperanza struggles with her new reality and learns valuable lessons about humility and kindness from a fellow traveler, Carmen.

Why did Esperanza and her family need to leave under the cover of darkness?

• To catch an early train

• To avoid bandits on the road

• To avoid detection by spies

• To find Marisol

What did Alfonso and Miguel use to disguise the wagon?

• Crates of pears

• Crates of oranges

• Crates of guavas

• Crates of apples

What childhood memory does Hortensia remind Esperanza of to calm her down?

• A birthday party

• Playing in the orchard

• A train ride

• Hiding from thieves

How did Miguel distract the thieves when they were hiding?

• By calling for help

• By throwing a rock

• By releasing a mouse

• By making noise

What was Esperanza's reaction to the train car filled with peasants?

• She was happy

• She was uncomfortable

• She was indifferent

• She was excited

Why did Esperanza's mother insist they travel in the peasant car?

• It was the only car available

• She preferred the company of peasants

• It was all they could afford

• She wanted Esperanza to learn a lesson

What did Esperanza's mother make to give to the little girl on the train?

• A doll

• A hat

• A scarf

• A blanket

What lesson did Esperanza's mother teach her about the peasants?

• They are untrustworthy

• They are just like them now

• They should be avoided

• They are always happy

What did Carmen give to Esperanza's mother as a gift?

• A basket of eggs

• A bag of tortillas

• Two chickens

• A bouquet of flowers

What did Carmen say made her rich despite being poor?

• Her house

• Her faith and memories

• Her jewelry

• Her garden