Esperanza Rising - Las Uvas (Final Chapter)

Why did Miguel take the money orders?

• To buy new clothes for Esperanza.

• To help Mama recover from her illness.

• To fund his journey to Northern California.

• To purchase more fruit for the shed.

Which type of fruit did Esperanza love the most?

• White clingstone peaches

• Yellow Elbertas

• Flaming Gold nectarines

• Elephant-heart plums

Why was Alfonso's presence at the sheds unusual?

• He was supposed to be working in the fields all day.

• He rarely spoke to the supervisors.

• He was usually busy sorting fruit.

• He was expected to be with Mama.

What did Miguel bring back that was "something better" than the stolen money?

• A new valise for Esperanza.

• Abuelita.

• More money orders.

• A basket of fresh fruit.

What items did Esperanza observe in the new room that symbolized their new life?

• A bowl of peaches, babies' toys, and Papa's roses.

• New furniture, fresh flowers, and a large window.

• Miguel's tools, a new stove, and a comfortable bed.

• Hortensia's cooking, Alfonso's guitar, and Josefina's sewing.

What did Isabel find surprising about Abuelita?

• Abuelita's ability to speak English.

• Abuelita's habit of walking barefoot in the grapes and carrying smooth stones.

• Abuelita's knowledge of the vineyard.

• Abuelita's quiet demeanor.

What was Mama's initial reaction when Abuelita spoke her name?

• She immediately sat up and embraced Abuelita.

• She opened her eyes and smiled warmly.

• She spoke as if dreaming, asking if it was Esperanza.

• She showed no reaction and continued sleeping.

What item did Esperanza retrieve from the cabin for Abuelita?

• A bowl of peaches.

• A flat, slick stone.

• A blanket she was crocheting.

• A basket of wildflowers.

What did Miguel say one could feel if they lay very still on the ground?

• The warmth of the sun.

• The earth's heartbeat.

• The vibrations of crickets.

• The cool, dry grass.

What realization did Esperanza have as the sun rose and she felt herself floating?

• She would soon return to El Rancho de las Rosas.

• She would never lose her loved ones or her heritage.

• She needed to learn English to support her family.

• She was finally free from all her past troubles.