Los Aguacates

What does Esperanza do with the money she earns from her job?

• Esperanza buys a money order at the market and stores it in her valise.

• She buys Isabel a doll.

• She helps Hortensia and Alfonso pay for rent.

• She buys Mama a present.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Why does the doctor forbid Esperanza from seeing Mama in the hospital?

• Mama has requested not to have any visitors.

• Esperanza is not allowed to see her because Mama has developed pneumonia.

• The doctor thinks Esperanza is causing Mama's illness to get worse.

• The doctor is racist and doesn't want too many Mexicans in the hospital.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why do Esperanza and Miguel shop at Mr. Yakota's market when there are other markets much closer to the camp?

• The owners of the farm have a deal with Mr. Yakota and force the workers to shop from his store.

• Mr. Yakota has discounted prices.

• Mr. Yakota is a good friend of the family.

• Mr. Yakota is kind to Mexicans and he stocks many of the foods that Mexicans like.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

Which statement best describes the strikers' camp?

• There are ten toilets for hundreds of people, people live in tents, the kitchens are outdoors, and the children bathe in an irrigation ditch.

• There are plenty of cabins for everyone and they have running water indoors.

• The camp is brand new with running water, indoor toilets, and a pool.

• The camp is a little nicer than Esperanza's camp, but the strikers are paid less money.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Esperanza give the campesino family who are just arriving at the strikers' camp?

• She gives them her money order that she has just purchased from Mr. Yakota's.

• She gives them a handful of beans and a piñata full of caramels.

• She gives them the groceries she purchased from Mr. Yakota's market.

• She gives them a sack full of old clothes and a few yarn dolls.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What happens to Miguel that makes everyone in the camp celebrate?

• Miguel gets a raise.

• Miguel gets a new job working for the railroad.

• Miguel gets engaged.

• Miguel finds a new job in Northern California.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What days did Esperanza visit her mother?

• Saturdays and Sundays

• Mondays and Tuesdays

• Wednesdays and Thursdays

• Fridays and Saturdays

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did the doctor tell Esperanza her mother contacted?

• pneumonia

• measles

• a fever

• cancer

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What was the name of the market owner?

• Mr. Thompson

• Mr. Young

• Mr. Stevens

• Mr. Yakota

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

What did Esperanza buy at the market?

• money orders

• stamps

• vitamins

• tickets to the movies

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2