Esperanza Rising Chapter 12 Asparagus

Front

What is the main reason the strikers stopped chanting?

Back

Immigration officials came and took them away.

Front

How long does asparagus season usually last?

Back

Ten weeks.

Front

What risk did Esperanza take in the story?

Back

Esperanza helped Marta hide from immigration and gave her a way to escape.

Front

What did Miguel and Esperanza find when they went to Marta's camp?

Back

It's empty and deserted.

Front

How did the growers stop the strikers?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of asparagus in the story?

Back

Asparagus represents the struggles and labor of the workers.

Front

Who is Esperanza in the story?

Back

Esperanza is the main character who faces challenges related to immigration and labor.

Front

What does the term 'striker' mean?

Back

A striker is a person who participates in a strike to protest working conditions.

Front

What role does immigration play in 'Esperanza Rising'?

Back

Immigration is a central theme that affects the characters' lives and choices.

Front

What does the empty camp symbolize in the story?

Back

The empty camp symbolizes loss and the impact of immigration enforcement.