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How would you describe Esperanza’s relationship with Papa (Sixto)?
Ch 1 & 2 ~ 1924 & Las Uvas
What premonition did Esperanza have, where did it occur? Did her premonition come true?
Ch 1 & 2 ~ 1924 & Las Uvas
Ch 3 ~ Las Papayas
What proposal does Tio Luis make to Romona (Mama)?
buying all the land
marriage proposal
business proposal
What is Esperanza’s opinion of her uncle and the proposal?
CH3
She is happy to have a step dad
She is upset, disagrees with the proposal.
Why do you think Esperanza’s and Miguel’s relationship is important to the story? Hint: Think about how long they have known each other, and the “sides or the river”.
CH3
What difficult decision did Mama make to help her family? How will Tio Luis react when he finds out what has occurred?
CH4
Now that Miquel is no longer the servant and Esperanza is no longer wealthy, how do you think their relationship will change? Who will it be harder for?
CH4
Esperanza
Miguel
How did Esperanza and her family travel to Zacatecas?
CH5
Uber
walked
train
bus
Why is Esperanza’s attitude about having to work and accepting the “peasant” life making her transition difficult?CH5
Who arrives in L.A. to pick up Esperanza, Mama, Hortensia, Alfonso, and Miquel?
Tio Luis
Abuelita and Hortensia
Alfonso's brother Juan and his wife Josefina, and their children Isabel and the twins.
Do you think Marta is justified in her opinion of Esperanza? CH6
Yes
No
What is Esperanza’s original opinion of the work camp? Why do you think Esperanza told Isabel living there was “temporary”? CH7
Why was Isabel a better worker at age 8 than Esperanza at age 13? CH7
What happened when Esperanza tried to complete her one chore? How did that make her feel? Who helped her learn? CH7
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