Esperanza: Las Papas to Los Esparragos

What did Esperanza promise Abuelita before she left Mexico?

• To eat her vegetables
• To take care of Mama
• To be nice to Miguel
• To earn money so she can come to America

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What is important to remember about Abuelita's blanket that Esperanza is to finish?

• Esperanza forgot to finish it
• It's all dusty from the dust storm
• Abuelita's hairs are woven in so all her love and good wishes are with them
• Esperanza accidentally threw it away

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What is Esperanza's first paying job?

• Taking care of the twin babies
• Sweeping the Platform
• Tying the grape vines
• Cutting Potato Eyes

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How does Esperanza know what to do at her job?

• She follows what Hortensia and Josefina do
• She's cut potatoes before in Mexico
• Her boss showed her how to do it her first day
• Miguel taught her before she went to work

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Why is Esperanza working in the sheds?

• Mama is in the hospital and cannot work to pay the bills
• She was bored of taking care of the babies and cleaning
• She wanted to spend more time with Hortensia and Josefina
• She likes working with vegetables

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What does Esperanza do with the extra money she earns?

• She buys candy for her and Isabel
• She gets money orders to send to Abuelita
• She gives it to Miguel
• She buys things for Mama

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What is one thing Esperanza misses about Mama?

• Her soft flowing hair
• The way she would dance with Papa
• Her laugh
• Her pretty dresses

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What did Esperanza find out when she and Miguel when to visit Mama in Los Aguacates?

• Mama is well enough to come home
• Mama is so sick, there is a good chance she is going to die
• Mama is missing
• She got pneumonia and Esperanza can't visit her anymore

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What does Miguel explain to Esperanza as to why they have to go to Mr. Yakota's store?

• He has the least expensive food
• Most other stores don't treat Mexicans like human beings
• His store is the closest to their camp
• Mr. Yakota allows them to take free samples of things

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How do we know Esperanza and Marta's relationship is changing in Los Aguacates?

• "Esperanza reached into the truck bed and opened the large bag of beans."
• "What are the guards for?" asked Esperanza
• Marta suddenly said, "I shouldn't be telling you this, but the strikers are more organized. Be careful."
• Ada said, "I heard about your mother and I've been praying for her."

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