Reread pages 139–143 and think about the challenge Esperanza is facing at this point in the novel. What is the challenge? How did she respond to the challenge?

We begin to see a new side to Esperanza. She makes mistakes, but, for the first time, begins to solve them on her own. It is also noted that the babies she is caring for adore her, and her duties as their babysitter are being accomplished very well.