Esperanza Rising Ch.1-7 Review
Across
- 4. Esperanza’s mother (first name)
- 8. Spanish title of the chapter when they first begin packing produce in California
- 9. Alfonso’s wife; loyal family servant
- 12. Spanish title of the chapter set mostly in the baggage car, sweet smell everywhere
- 15. Esperanza’s father (first name)
- 16. Precious gift from Papa that Esperanza carries on the journey
- 17. Mexican state where Esperanza’s story begins
- 18. Craft with a zigzag pattern that Abuelita teaches
- 19. Spanish title of the canceled birthday treat from Señor Rodríguez
- 20. Banker uncle who pressures Mama to marry him (write without space)
Down
- 1. Family friend who was bringing the papayas for the birthday
- 2. Spanish title of the chapter when the fire changes everything
- 3. Spanish title of Chapter 1; fruit from the harvest where the story opens
- 5. Spanish title of the chapter with the big bathhouse scene
- 6. Esperanza’s family home: “The Ranch of the Roses” (write without spaces)
- 7. Other powerful uncle who supports the plan (write without space)
- 10. How the family travels north after leaving the ranch
- 11. Esperanza’s childhood friend who dreams of becoming a mechanic
- 13. Head servant who helps the family escape
- 14. Her beloved grandmother