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6. How does Esperanza feel about riding in the train car from Zacatecas? 7. Why is Esperanza shocked that Mama is telling Carmen, “the egg woman” about their troubles? Literary Element Questions: 1. Symbolism: A symbol in literature is a person, object, or event that represents an idea or set of ideas. What did Esperanza’s trunk symbolize? ................
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