Esperanza Rising (120-130

Why were Mama and Hortencia complaining?

• They hated living in the United States.

• They wanted to go back to Mexico.

• Their neck and arms hurt from working in the sheds.

• They were not getting paid as much money as others.

What did Miguel and Alfonso bring from Aguascaliente?

• A statue of our lady of Guadalupe

• Roses

• Money

• Chickens

Why does Marta know English?

• She went to school.

• She taught herself.

• She was born in the U.S.

• Her family had money.

Why doesn't Isabel's dad like when Marta goes to the Jamaicas?

• She is rude to everyone.

• She thinks she is better than everyone else.

• She likes the boys.

• She talks to people about striking.

What is Isabel's mom going to sell at the Jamaica?

• Flan de Almendra

• Almendra sacks

• Almond trees

• Almendra cookies

Will Esperanza fo to the Jamaica?

• Yes, she loves dancing.

• Yes, she wants to make friends.

• No, she was embarrassed.

• Yes, she loves Almendra Flan.

What are Jamaicas?

• A country they visited.

• Fiestas/Parties

• Trabajo/Work in the fields

• Almendras/Almonds

Why were there so many people at the fiesta?

• Esperanza was quite popular.

• The fiestas were popular.

• The owners of the farms participated too.

• All the different cultures came together.

What is NOT true about the fiesta?

• Music was being played.

• Men wore suits.

• Women sold food and treats.

• There were a lot of people.