Los Duraznos (Peaches)

Why does Miguel disagree with his father and insist that “things will get worse” for the workers?

• He thinks that more people from other areas will come in and work for less so the striker will be striking for no reason.

• He thinks that people will forget about the strikers.

• He thinks that the farmers will begin to retaliate against the workers and start hurting them.

• He thinks that the strikers will get everyone in trouble.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

What tactic does the government use to stop the strike?

• The government makes the strikers pay fines for striking.

• The government makes the farmers raise their wages.

• The government arrests the strikers and deports them.

• The government chases the workers off and tells them not to come back.

How does Esperanza help Marta?

• Esperanza helps Marta by giving her food and money.

• Esperanza helps Marta find a job.

• Esperanza helps Marta by striking with her.

• Esperanza helps Marta by keeping her hidden from the government immigration people.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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Why does Esperanza know that Isabel’s wish to be la reina will not come true?

• Esperanza knows that Isabel's grades are not good enough.

• Esperanza knows that Isabel does not really want to win.

• Esperanza knows that Isabel will be leaving before she can become la reina.

• Esperanza knows that the teachers do not chose Mexicans to be la reina.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

How does the arrival of the families from Oklahoma affect Esperanza and the other Mexicans at the camp?

• They are happy that more people will be helping them.

• They are upset because then they will have to share their camp.

• They are upset because the people from Oklahoma are getting nicer places and working for less money.

• They are happy because they will be able to meet new people.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RL.5.3

In what ways does Esperanza reveal that her feelings about the inequalities in American life are becoming stronger?

• She show this by quitting her job and going back to Mexico.

• She show this by organizing a strike with Marta.

• She shows this by going to their boss to ask for a raise.

• She shows this by getting angry about what is going on and arguing passionately with Miguel.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How does Esperanza and Hortensia’s family prepare for Mama’s return from the hospital?

• They clean the cabin and the make her a chair for her to sit outside.

• They make her a doll and a pillow to keep her comfortable.

• They tell everyone in camp so she can have a huge welcome home party.

• They make banners and throw a festival.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Why does Miguel take Esperanza’s money?

• He took the money to run away to New York to find a new job.

• He took the money and went back to Mexico to work on trains.

• He took the money and went back to Mexico to get Abuelita.

• He took the money to buy a new car to get around easier.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.W.5.9A

Why is Abuelita amused when she sees the blanket she started and Esperanza has almost finished?

• She is amused because she didn't think she would work on it.

• She is amused because the blanket can fit three beds.

• She is amused because Esperanza had everybody put hair in it.

• She is amused because she thinks there are too many colors in it.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

Why was it risky for Miguel to take Abuelita out of Mexico?

• Tio Luis had spies watching Abuelita that could have caused them harm.

• Abuelita's was injured and she could have been hurt worse.

• Miguel could have been arrested for leaving the United States.

• Miguel could have lost his job and might not have been able to pay for his bills.

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CCSS.RI.5.3

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