Harvesting Hope Comprehension

Front

What does the idiom his life was turned upside down mean?

Back

his life completely changed for the worse

Front

Why were the California landowners able to mistreat their migrant workers?

Back

The migrants were desperate for work, so they took jobs without contracts.

Front

What generalization can you make about people in Arizona in the 1930s?

Back

The drought affected many farmers.

Front

Why did Cesar consider his eighth-grade graduation a miracle?

Back

The many schools he attended were hostile and full of conflict.

Front

What generalization could the reader make based on the life of Cesar Chavez?

Back

Sometimes one person's leadership can improve the lives of millions of people.

Front

What is the FIRST step Cesar took to try to solve the problems of migrant workers?

Back

He organized meetings of workers throughout the state.

Front

Why did Cesar's family have to move to California?

Back

The family lost their ranch because a drought destroyed their crops.

Front

Why didn't the people of California support the migrant workers until after they heard about Cesar's activities?

Back

Most weren't aware of the workers' problems until they received publicity.

Front

What does the idiom battle such odds mean?

Back

Who could fight when there was so little chance of success?

Front

What step did Cesar take when the vineyard owners cut the pay of the workers in the San Joaquin Valley in 1965?

Back

He organized a strike and a march to the state capitol.