Esperanza Rising Chapter 12 Asparagus

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What is the usual length of asparagus season?

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Ten weeks.

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What strategy did the strikers use to affect the growers?

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They were trying to slow the workers during the critical time the asparagus had to be picked before the high temperatures hit.

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What kind of surprises did the strikers leave for the field workers?

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Rats, razor blades, snakes, and shards of glass.

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How did the growers stop the strikers?

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The growers had immigration come in and arrest all the strikers and deport them back to Mexico.

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Why did the strikers stop chanting?

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Immigration officials came and took them away.

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What is asparagus?

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Asparagus is a vegetable that is harvested in the spring.

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What is the role of strikers in a labor dispute?

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Strikers are workers who stop working to protest against their employers for better conditions or pay.

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What does it mean to deport someone?

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To deport someone means to remove them from a country and send them back to their home country.

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What is the significance of high temperatures for asparagus picking?

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High temperatures can spoil asparagus, making it critical to pick it before the heat arrives.

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What are some common tactics used by strikers?

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Common tactics include picketing, chanting, and leaving obstacles for workers.