Esperanza Rising Character Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does Abuelita like to do?

Crochet

Who is Marta's mother?

Ada

Who is Alfonso?

A good friend to Papa who worked for him; Hortensia's husband

What is the name of Isabel's cat?

Chiquita Signup and view all the answers

What is the occupation of the Doctor in Esperanza Rising?

Diagnoses and cares for Ramona when she is sick Signup and view all the answers

Who is Esperanza?

A 12-year-old girl who learns to work on a farm to take care of her mother Signup and view all the answers

Who is Hortensia?

Alfonso's wife; servant who worked for Esperanza's family in Mexico Signup and view all the answers

Who is Irene?

Mother to Melina; lives in the camp; has long, gray hair Signup and view all the answers

What grade is Isabel in?

Third grader Signup and view all the answers

Who is Josefina?

Juan's wife; mother to Isabel, Lupe & Pepe Signup and view all the answers

What does the Lawyer do?

Warns Esperanza about how dangerous her uncles are; reads Papa's will Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lupe?

Twin daughter of Josefina; wears gold earrings in her ear Signup and view all the answers

Who is Marisol?

Esperanza's best friend in Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What does Marta do?

Leads a strike to improve wages and living conditions Signup and view all the answers

Who is Melina?

Daughter to Irene; husband is from Aguascalientes Signup and view all the answers

Who is Miguel?

Flees to America with his family; wants to be a mechanic for the railroad Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mr. Yakota?

Store owner who is kind to Mexicans Signup and view all the answers

Who is Pepe?

Twin son of Josefina; most attached to Esperanza Signup and view all the answers

What illness does Ramona contract?

Valley Fever Signup and view all the answers

Who is Señor Rodriguez?

Marisol's father; wealthy landowner who helps Esperanza escape Signup and view all the answers

Who is Silvia?

Isabel's best friend Signup and view all the answers

Who is Sixto Ortega?

Wealthy landowner who was killed by his older stepbrothers for his land Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tío Luis?

Papa's stepbrother who is the bank president Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tío Marco?

Papa's stepbrother who is the town mayor Signup and view all the answers

What are Las Uvas?

The Ortega family's employees harvest grapes on their orchard Signup and view all the answers

What does Papa order for Esperanza's birthday?

Papayas Signup and view all the answers

What happens in Los Higos?

Esperanza escapes through the fig orchard and stomps on them as she leaves Signup and view all the answers

What do Esperanza, Hortensia, and Ramona hide in?

A wagon filled with guavas Signup and view all the answers

What do Esperanza's family and friends collect on the way to the camp?

Melons Signup and view all the answers

What season is it when Esperanza arrives in America?

Onion season Signup and view all the answers

What do Esperanza and Isabel shell?

Almonds Signup and view all the answers

What does Esperanza feed the babies?

Mashed plums Signup and view all the answers

What job does Esperanza take after Mama gets sick?

Removing potato eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does Hortensia make for Esperanza's hands?

Hand salve from avocados Signup and view all the answers

What happens during asparagus?

Workers strike & Esperanza helps Marta hide from immigration Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abuelita' mean?

Grandmother Signup and view all the answers

What is 'adobe'?

A form of clay Signup and view all the answers

What does 'barren' mean?

Too poor to produce much or any vegetation Signup and view all the answers

What is 'burlap' used for?

Durable material used for carrying potatoes Signup and view all the answers

What are 'campesinos'?

Farmers Signup and view all the answers

What is 'crochet'?

Type of knitting Signup and view all the answers

What is 'gata'?

Cat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'immigration' refer to?

The move or entrance into a new country Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'lapel'?

Collar of a jacket or coat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nieta' mean?

Granddaughter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plaited' refer to?

Braided Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'porter'?

Person in charge of carrying luggage, such as on a train Signup and view all the answers

What does 'premonition' mean?

Strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something bad Signup and view all the answers

What is 'prophecy'?

A prediction Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Quinceañera'?

Presentation party for a 15-year-old girl Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reina' mean?

Queen Signup and view all the answers

What are 'renegades'?

People who desert or betray an organization; rebels Signup and view all the answers

What does 'repatriation' refer to?

Sending someone to their own country by way of deportation Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'rosary'?

Religious necklace used in prayer in the Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'scythe' used for?

A tool used for cutting or pruning Signup and view all the answers

What does 'serenade' mean?

Sing to someone Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'skein'?

Bundle of yarn Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'strike'?

Stop working to make a point or to incite change Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tormenta de polvo' mean?

Dust storm Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'valise'?

Small traveling bag or suitcase Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vaqueros' mean?

Cowboys Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'visa'?

Permit or pass to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country Signup and view all the answers

What does 'waif' mean?

A homeless, neglected, or abandoned person, especially a child Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters

Abuelita: Grandmother who enjoys crocheting, has a peppermint scent, and carries smooth stones.
Ada: Mother of Marta.
Alfonso: Close friend of Papa and husband to Hortensia.
Chiquita: Isabel's pet cat.
Doctor: Provides medical care for Ramona when she falls ill.
Esperanza: A 12-year-old girl learning to run a farm to support her mother.
Hortensia: Alfonso's wife and a servant for Esperanza's family in Mexico.
Irene: Melina's mother, who lives in the camp and has long gray hair.
Isabel: Third grader who enjoys listening to Esperanza’s childhood stories.
Josefina: Juan's wife and mother to Isabel, Lupe, and Pepe.
Juan: Josefina's husband who offers shelter to Esperanza's family and friends in America.
Lawyer: Advises Esperanza on the threats posed by her uncles and interprets Papa's will.
Lupe: Josefina’s twin daughter known for wearing gold earrings.
Marisol: Esperanza's close friend in Mexico.
Marta: Teenage girl advocating for better wages and living conditions through a strike.
Melina: Daughter of Irene, her husband is from Aguascalientes.
Miguel: Flees to America with family; aspires to be a mechanic for the railroad.
Mr. Yakota: Kind store owner who treats Mexicans with respect.
Pepe: Josefina’s twin son who has a strong bond with Esperanza.
Ramona: Contracts Valley Fever and narrowly avoids dying from an infection.
Señor Rodriguez: Wealthy landowner aiding in Esperanza’s escape.
Silvia: Best friend of Isabel.
Sixto Ortega: Wealthy landowner murdered by his stepbrothers over property disputes.
Tío Luis: Papa's stepbrother serving as the bank president.
Tío Marco: Papa's stepbrother, who holds the position of town mayor.

Key Themes & Elements

Las Uvas: Workers in the Ortega family’s employ harvest grapes on the family orchard.
Las Papayas: Papayas are ordered by Papa for Esperanza's birthday celebration.
Los Higos: Esperanza's escape through a fig orchard; she stomps on the figs.
Las Guayabas: Esperanza, Ramona, and Hortensia hide in a wagon loaded with guavas.
Los Melones: Esperanza's family collects melons during their journey to the camp.
Las Cebollas: Represents the start of a new life in America; onion season is a challenging time for Esperanza.
Las Almendras: Esperanza and Isabel shell almonds for flan preparation.
Las Ciruelas: Esperanza feeds babies mashed plums, which leads to illness.
Las Papas: Following Ramona’s sickness, Esperanza works on a farm removing potato eyes.
Los Aguacates: Hortensia crafts a hand salve from avocados to comfort Esperanza’s hands.
Los Esparragos: Asparagus season coincides with a strike, during which Esperanza aids Marta.

Vocabulary

abuelita: Spanish term for grandmother.
adobe: A type of clay commonly used for building.
barren: Condition describing land that cannot produce vegetation.
burlap: Sturdy fabric often used for carrying items like potatoes.
campesinos: Spanish word for farmers.
crochet: Handcraft technique involving knitting.
gata: Spanish term for cat.
immigration: The act of entering a new country.
nieta: Spanish word for granddaughter.
plaited: Describes something that is braided.
quinceañera: A celebration for a young girl’s 15th birthday.
valise: Small suitcase used for traveling.
vaqueros: Spanish term for cowboys.
visa: Authorization allowing entry to a country for a defined period.
waif: A neglected or homeless child.

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Test your knowledge of the characters in 'Esperanza Rising'. This quiz covers key figures such as Esperanza, Abuelita, and others, highlighting their relationships and roles in the story. Ideal for fans of the book who want to delve deeper into the character dynamics.