In 3-4 sentences, describe how Esperanza feels about her great-grandmother, her mother, and Nenny.
In 2-3 sentences, explain which friend(s) you would choose: Cathy, Rachel, and/or Lucy. Why?
Match the character names on the left with the items on the right. All of the character names have more than one answer, and answers may be used more than once.
A. was a wild woman who was forced to get married
B. is Esperanza’s responsibility
C. longs for a friend she can tell secrets to
D. only plays with boys outside of the house
E. has tightly-curled hair that smells like bread
F. offers to be Esperanza’s friend until Tuesday
G. has a bell-like laugh and similarly full lips
H. has an explosive laugh like Esperanza
I. spent her life looking out the window
J. tells Esperanza that the neighborhood is getting bad
K. dreams of a home with a yard and three washrooms
L. shares a bike with Esperanza and Nenny
M. helps Esperanza feel safe and loved
N. shares a bedroom with his brother
Esperanza
Nenny
Carlos
Kiki
Cathy
Rachel
Lucy
Mama
Great-grandmother