Study Questions
1. What does Esperanza’s name mean in English and in Spanish?
2. After whom is Esperanza named?
3. What was Esperanza’s great-grandmother like?
4. What kind of name would Esperanza like for herself?
5. Why will Cathy be Esperanza’s friend “only till next Tuesday”?
6. Why is Cathy’s family leaving the neighborhood?
7. Why does Esperanza like Lucy and Rachel?
8. Why is Cathy not waiting when Esperanza gets back from buying the bike?
9. How does Esperanza think the girls will react to her...
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