Esperanza Rising - Las Almendras

Esperanza Rising -

Las Almendras

By Darlene Archuleta

Poll

Did this chapter give you more information on Esperanza's experiences being in the United States?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What were the secret packages that Miguel and Alfonso carried from Mexico?

• Esperanza's old dolls

• Miguel's school books

• cuttings from Papa's rose bushes

• flour to bake cakes

Multiple Choice

What was the secret that Alfonso and Miguel had for Esperanza?

• they planted a few tiny rose bushes near a plastic statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe

• they baked her a chocolate cake

• they cleaned the kitchen

• they made her dinner

Multiple Select

Why are the people of the camp worried about a strike?

• They fear they will lose their jobs.

• They fear they will be tortured.

• They fear they will be sent back to Mexico.

• They fear they will not get paid.

Multiple Choice

Why is Marta and her group pushing people to strike?

• They are racist.

• They want more money and better living conditions.

• They like to cause trouble.

• They are tired of working too hard.

Audio Response

What changes do you see in Esperanza in this chapter?

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