Esperanza Rising Chapter 10 Las papas/potatoes

Why do you think Esperanza refused to let Miguel take over the sweeping job for her?

• She wanted more practice.

• She felt the need to keep up her responsibilites for mama.

• She was mad at Miguel for kissing Marta.

• She was becoming more responsible.

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What does Esperanza mean by, "Would she ever escape this valley she was living in"?

• She meant would she ever be able to crochet like abuelita.

• She meant would mama ever get well.

• She meant would she ever get to leave California.

• She meant would she ever get out of this poor miserable situation.

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Why is mama depressed?

• Because Miguel kissed Marta

• Because she has lost her husband, home, money, and separated from her mother in such a short time.

• Her sickness was just too much to bear.

• She could not longer stay strong for Esperanza.

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What is Esperanza's plan to help mama?

• To let Miguel sweep the platform for her so she can take care of mama

• To get her a better doctor

• To work in the sheds to make money to bring abuelita home

• To pray for her

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What does Esperanza mean by, "Isabel had nothing, but she also had everything"?

• She meant that Isabel had few worries.

• She meant that almost anything made Isabel happy.

• She meant that if you don't have anything, then in a way, you have everyting.

• She meant that Isabel wasn't grieving for anything.

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