Esperanza 12-14

What strategy were the strikers using to try and have the most affect on the growers?

• They were throwing eggs at them so they would have to go clean up and thereby lose time picking the asparagus.

• The were calling them names to make them mad so they would not be able to pick the asparagus.

• The strikers were trying to slow the workers during the critical time the asparagus had to be picked before the high temperatures hit.

• They were toilet papering their homes so they would have to clean it up and then not make it to work on time.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How did the growers stop the strikers?

• By telling them that they wouldn't give them anymore cantalopes.

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

• By kidnapping their children and holding them for ransom.

• By using one of the flashy thingamajiggers from The movie "Men in Black" to make them forget that they were striking.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What risk did Esperanza take?

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

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

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

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

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What do you think happened to Marta?

• She was deported back to Mexico.

• She was taken to another camp.

• She married Miguel.

• She dug a hole in the ground and hid.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why is Esperanza worried that Isabel will be disappointed?

• Esperanza is worried she will not be chosen to be Queen of the May because she is Mexican.

• Isabel is hopeful to be named Queen of the May.

• Esperanza is worried she will not be chosen to be Queen of the May because she does not have a nice dress to wear.

• Isabel is excited to be named Queen of the May.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Esperanza feels guilty after her argument with Miguel. Who do you think had the stronger point in the argument, Esperanza or Miguel?

• Esperanza

• Miguel

• Neither of them

• It was a tie

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How do you think Mama felt seeing how much Esperanza had changed?

• Proud

• Happy

• Greatful

• Disappointed

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do you think the cause is for Esperanza's empty valise?

• Miguel stole the money.

• Marta stole it.

• I can't tell you.

• Alfonso stole it.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why was Esperanza angry with Miguel at the beginning of the chapter?

• He told her that she still thought she was a queen
• She thought he had taken her money orders
• He quit his job at the railroad
• She wanted him to help her sweep the platform

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Alfonso come to get Esperanza from the shed?

• Miguel had told them to meet him at the bus station
• Mama had a relapse
• The babies were sick
• Marta was deported

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2