Chapter 11/12: Asparagus and Peaches

1. How does Esperanza change her mind about the strikers after she sees what happens to them?
2. Why does Esperanza force Miguel to take her to the striker camp after the raid?
3. How is racism displayed in the farm camps? Give specific examples.
4. Why does Esperanza give the porceilin doll that her Papa gave her to Isabel?

Las Almendras pp. 121-138

1. Why does Marta and her friends want to strike?
2. Why do many people in Esperanza's camp not want to strike? (Josefina explains this to Esperanza)
3. Why do the Mexicans fear the OKIES from Oklahoma?

Las Cebollas: Chapter 6

1. Give examples of how Esperanza is "clueless" and still not living in reality.

Los Melones: Chapter 5

1. Why does Esperanza dislike Marta when they first meet?
2. How are they alike? How are they different?
3. How do you think their relationship will progress in the story?

Los Higos: Chapter 3

1. How does Abuelita use the blanket she is crocheting to teach Esperanza about the realities of life?

Las Papayas: Chapter 2

1. Abuelita calls Tio Luis a "vulture." How is Tio Luis like a vulture? Support your answer.

2. In your opinion, what animal would describe Esperanza's father's other brother, Tio Marcus?

Las Uvas: Chapter 1

1. What does Esperanza mean when she says to Miguel that there is a "deep river" that runs between them?

2. Do you think this will change?