Esperanza Rising Chapter 12 Asparagus

What is the name of the chapter in Esperanza Rising that focuses on asparagus?

• Chapter 7

• Chapter 5

• Chapter 10

• Chapter 12

Why is asparagus an important crop in the story?

• Asparagus is the main character's favorite food in the story.

• Asparagus is a symbol of wealth and power in the story.

• N/A

• Asparagus is used as a weapon in the story.

Who was a striker in the camp?

• Juan

• Esperanza

• Marta

• Pedro

Match the following words below

• discouraged and hopeless

• Fluttering

• the motion made by flapping up and down

• Meanace

• threatening

• Despondent

• torment

• Anguish

Is Esperanza still rich?

• False

• True

What does the word meance mean?

• threatening

• rude

• evil

• annoyance

What challenges does Esperanza face while working in the asparagus fields?

• Esperanza faces challenges such as having too much free time during work hours

• The workers throwing things at them when they are working

• Esperanza faces challenges such as having too many breaks during work hours

• Esperanza faces challenges such as having too many coworkers to work with

Do you think Esperanza changed during through the story?

• False

• True

What does the asparagus symbolize in this chapter?

• It symbolizes what's going on right now!

• It symbolizes the strike of Marta and Mexican Revolution

• It symbolizes who made the camp

• It symbolizes the effect of striking

What lessons does Esperanza learn from her experiences in the asparagus fields?

• The benefits of physical labor

• Hard work, perseverance, and the value of education.

• The significance of social connections

• The importance of teamwork