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Study Guide: Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

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Los Duraznos, Peaches

Summary

Isabel tells Esperanza that she is praying to be picked as Queen of the May at school. The Queen is picked based on grades, and so far Isabel has the best grades. Isabel tells her that usually the girls who wear nicer dresses are picked. Later, Esperanza asks Josafina if a Mexican girl has ever been chosen to be Queen of the May. Josafina tells her it is always a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Esperanza learns a new camp is being made for the workers from Oklahoma. This camp will .........


Notes

This beginning of this chapter is the breaking point for Esperanza. As she watches those closest to her suffer from.........


Las Uvas, Grapes

Summary

Everyone believes that Miguel took the money orders. Even though Alfonso and Hortensia assure Esperanza that she will be paid back, she is very angry.

One day while Esperanza is working, Alfonso comes in his truck. Esperanza is worried that Mama is sick again. Instead, Alfonso says.........

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This chapter provides both the novel’s climax and outcome. The climax of a plot is the major turning point that allows the protagonist to resolve the conflict. The climax of Esperanza Rising occurs when Miguel brings Abuelita to California. This is the most significant turning point because it..........

 



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