Cesar Chavez: Friend to Farmworkers

Where was Cesar Chavez born?

• California

• Mexico

• Arizona

• New York

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When Cesar was 10, his family could no longer keep their farm. Why?

• They ran out of money.

• His father got sick.

• The government kicked them off their land.

• It hadn't rained in a very long time.

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Why did Cesar leave school after the eighth grade?

• His teachers treated him badly.

• He was bullied by his classmates.

• His mother needed him to watch his younger siblings.

• He wanted to help his father work in the fields.

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While working on farms, did Cesar Chavez and his family have good living conditions?

• Yes, they lived pretty well.

• No, they didn't have much.

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Before getting married, Cesar joined the _________ when he was 19.

• Army

• Navy

• Airforce

• Marines

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Cesar and a woman named Helen started The Farmworkers of America Association. What symbol was on their flag?

• A golden bear

• An eagle

• A closed fist

• The outline of a farmworker

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The motto (or saying) of the UFW (United Farmworkers) was---

• "Yes, it can be done!"

• "Fight for what you believe in!"

• "Come together in unity!"

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When Cesar's friends were bullied by those who didn't agree with him, what would he do to protest?

• He would stop eating.

• He would write to the mayor.

• He would sit silently in the street.

• He would light candles in his windows.

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Workers who picked ___________ on farms organized a strike in order to protest for better working conditions.

• Strawberries

• Broccoli

• Beans

• Grapes

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How long did the farmworker's strike last?

• About one month.

• About one year.

• More than one year.

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