Esperanza Rising Chapter 12 Asparagus

Front

What did the growers do to stop the strikers?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The strikers left rats, razor blades, snakes, and shards of glass.

Front

Why did Esperanza want Miguel to drive by the strikers' farm?

Back

Esperanza wanted to make sure Marta found her way back to her mother.

Front

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

Back

They found it empty and deserted.

Front

Why did the strikers stop chanting?

Back

Immigration officials came and took them away.

Front

What is the significance of the strikers in 'Esperanza Rising'?

Back

The strikers represent the fight for workers' rights and the struggle against unfair treatment.

Front

Who is Marta in 'Esperanza Rising'?

Back

Marta is a character who is a leader among the strikers and advocates for better working conditions.

Front

What does the term 'deport' mean?

Back

To deport means to remove a person from a country, often because they are not legally allowed to stay.

Front

What role does immigration play in 'Esperanza Rising'?

Back

Immigration officials are depicted as enforcers of laws that impact the lives of the characters, particularly the strikers.

Front

What does the term 'striker' mean?

Back

A striker is a worker who refuses to work in order to force an employer to meet certain demands.