Esperanza Rising Chapter 10 "Potatoes"

The "mountains and valleys" of the crochet blanket refers to...

• the colors of the blanket.

• the ups and downs of Esperanza's life.

• how much she missed Papa.

• all of the above.

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What job does Esperanza take to earn money?

• cut potato eyes

• tie grapes

• sort the potatoes

• shell almonds

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What did Esperanza and Isabel often talk about?

• How to cook the beans.

• How to take care of the babies.

• What Esperanza's life was like at El Rancho de las Rosas.

• How to sweep the platform.

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What did Esperanza want to do to help Mama?

• She wanted to learn about all of the different foods that were grown in the fields

• She wanted to work so she could pay Mama's bills and bring Abuelita to Mama so she could get better.

• She wanted to learn about what medicines she could give her to make her feel better.

• None of the choices

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What did Isabel have that Esperanza wanted?

• Isabel had nothing, but she also had everything.

• yarn dolls

• opportunity to go to school

• a family that loved her

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What does Esperanza cover Mama with every time she leaves?

• Kisses and hugs

• A prayer to get well

• The colorful blanket she is making

• Warm quilts from the hospital

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Why did the doctor say Mama was depressed?

• Mama is tired of being sick

• Mama wants to go back to the ranch

• Mama misses working in the fields

• Mama had lost her husband, her home and her money

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Why did Hortensia tell Esperanza not to write a letter to Abuelita, asking her to come?

• So Abuelita wouldn't feel guilty for not coming.

• Because the uncles might be watching the mail in order to know where Esperanza and Ramona were hiding.

• Because it might hurt the nuns feelings if they thought Abuelita wanted to leave.

• So the uncles wouldn't hurt anyone.

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How does Esperanza get a job in the sheds since she isn't old enough to work yet?

• She is tall and she wears her hair up to look older.

• She is brave and she shows no fear when she shows up to work.

• She wears pants and pretends to be a boy.

• She tells the truth and hopes the people will let her work.

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Why did Marta's aunt and uncle tell Marta that she can't stay with them anymore?

• Because Marta is eating too much food and they are running out.

• Because Marta is wanting to stay with Miguel too much and not working.

• Because Marta is talking about the strike and they all might lose their jobs.

• Because Marta won't do her share of chores around the house.

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