What did Esperanza buy with her two new friends?
A bicycle.
With who in her family does Esperanza share the same name?
Her great-grandmother.
What did Mom and Dad promise Esperanza they would have one day?
A home with working appliances and a fancy staircase.
Why did Esperanza's family have to leave the previous home?
The water pipe broke and the landlord wouldn't fix it.
What does Esperanza compare her father's hair to?
A broom.
What did Esperanza's grandmother spend most of her life doing?
Staring out the window longingly.
What does Mama's hair smell like?
Fresh bread.
What is Cathy the queen of?
Cats.
Why can't Esperanza be friends with Nenny?
She is too young.
What animal does Esperanza compare her great-grandmother to?
A wild horse.
Which number does Esperanza compare her name to?
9
How did Esperanza feel after she pointed out her home to the nun?
Ashamed.
Why is Cathy moving out of her apartment?
She doesn't like the type of people that are moving into the neighborhood.
Where do Lucy and Rachel come from?
Texas.
Who does Cathy warn Esperanza to stay away from?
Joe the baby-grabber.
What is similar between Esperanza and Nenny?
Their laughter.
What object does Esperanza compare herself too in the Boys & Girls vignette?
A red ballon tied to an anchor.