Esperanza Rising - Almonds Chapter

What were the secret packages that Miguel and Alfonso carried from Mexico?

• a porcelain doll

• Flowers that Miguel wants to give to Marta

• a frog

• Rose cuttings from Papa's rose bushes

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Why do you think being in the large crowd at the fiesta made Esperanza feel so alone?

• Because she didn't know anybody

• Because she missed her friends

• Because she was in a new situation

• Because she was in a different place

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Why are the people of the camp worried about a strike?

• They fear they will lose their jobs.

• They fear they will be sent back to Mexico.

• They fear they will be tortured.

• They fear they will not get paid.

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What changes do you see in Esperanza in this chapter?

• She is accepting that she is poor now.

• She realizes that she no longer needs Miguel

• She is beginning to see that Marta might have good qualities.

• She is learning that being with family is what is important.

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Why hadn’t Esperanza taken a bath since she left Augascalientes?

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Why was Esperanza afraid to go the jamaica?

• Esperanza was afraid that people would tease her or Marta would make fun of her at the party.

• Esperanza was afraid that it would be boring.

• Esperanza was afraid that the food would not be good.

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What made Esperanza finally agree to go to the party?

• She wanted to eat some flan.

• She wanted to dance.

• She was so bored and there was nothing else to do.

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What does Esperanza ask Josephina for?

• Esperanza asks Josephina if Isobel can have a special snack.

• Esperanza asks Josephina if Isobel can have a puppy.

• Esperanza asks Josephina if Isobel can have a kitten.

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Why does Marta compare the workers to the kittens?

• Marta says the workers are small, meek animals who don’t speak up for themselves.

• Marta says the workers are small, whiny animals who make too much noise

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Why does Marta want everyone in the camp to strike so badly?

• to raise awareness for the children
• to get more money and better working conditions
• to irritate Esperanza
• to help her family

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