2. Who is Alfonso?
(a) Esperanza's father.
(b) The boss of the field workers.
(c) The son of one of the field workers.
(d) The mayor.

3. When Esperanza wanders away from the picnic, what does she do?
(a) She lies on the ground.
(b) She "talks" to her father.
(c) She picks flowers.
(d) She prays.

4. In the recollection that Hortensia told about bandits in the house, where did she say that she hid with Esperanza?
(a) In the horse stable.
(b) Underneath the bed.
(c) In the barn.
(d) In the closet.

5. In Chapter 5, what is the name of the town from which Mama says they are from?
(a) Aguascalientes.
(b) Los Gatos.
(c) Los Ranchos.
(d) Mexicali.

6. Who is the first person to arrive at Esperanza's on the morning of her birthday?
(a) Miguel.
(b) Senor Rodriguez.
(c) Maria.
(d) Marisol.

7. Who does Esperanza consider to be her best friend?
(a) Marisol.
(b) Chita.
(c) Lola.
(d) Bertina.

8. What outstanding fact does Marta reveal about her father?
(a) That he started a newspaper for field workers.
(b) That he was once rich, but chose to work in the fields.
(c) That he died in a struggle aganist wealthy people.
(d) The he is a labor organizer.

9. What is Esperanza's last name?
(a) Ramirez.
(b) Ortega.
(c) Saint Louis.
(d) Rodriguez.

10. Who is Juan?
(a) Alfonso's brother.
(b) Hortensia's cousin.
(c) Alfonso's cousin.
(d) Hortensia's brother.

11. After Esperanza's birthday, who is spending so much time in her father's study?
(a) Miguel and Alfonso.
(b) Tio Luis and Tio Marco.
(c) Miguel and Hortensia.
(d) Abuelita and Mama.

12. When Esperanza is running out of the house in Chapter 3, what does she manage to grab and rescue?
(a) Her journal.
(b) Her photo box.
(c) Her doll.
(d) Her crocheting.

13. What is the one thing Juan's daughter does NOT brag about to Esperanza?
(a) Living in a cabin.
(b) Running water in their home.
(c) Having real beds.
(d) Having electricity.

14. In the myth that Abuelita reminds Esperanza of, what ultimately happens to the bird?
(a) He spreads peace wherever he goes.
(b) His wide wings destroy all who threaten him.
(c) He sings a sweet, hopeful song that encourages others.
(d) He is born again out of his ashes.

15. What news does Esperanza have for her first birthday morning visitor?
(a) That her father died the day before.
(b) That the harvest is over.
(c) That her mother is ill.
(d) That it is her birthday.