Ch. 6 Los Melones

What did Esperanza notice about the people in the first train cars?

• They were escorted to the shortest lines and passed through quickly
• They were directed to a different building
• They were asked to wait longer
• They were stopped for further questioning

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What was Mama's response when asked about their purpose for entering the United States?

• To work
• To visit family
• To go on vacation
• To go to school

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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 Mama do when questioned about their purpose for entering the United States?

• She stood up straight and tall and spoke calmly
• She started crying and pleading
• She became defensive and argumentative
• She looked down and avoided eye contact

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What were Alfonso and Miguel doing before boarding the train?

• They had to find some water
• They were saying goodbye to friends
• They were packing their belongings
• They were buying tickets

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

How did Esperanza feel when Alfonso and Miguel finally boarded the train?

• Relieved and happy to have them all together
• Angry and disappointed
• Sad and upset
• Anxious and worried

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did Esperanza hear when she pressed her ear to the ground?

• Nothing
• Wind
• Birds
• Heartbeat

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What did Esperanza feel when she thought she was floating?

• Untethered and frightened
• Calm and peaceful
• Happy and excited
• Confused and curious

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Who stayed with Esperanza after she regained consciousness?

• Miguel
• Her mother
• Isabel
• Juan

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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 do this time when Miguel offered his hand?

• She did not let go
• She walked away
• She ignored him
• She pushed him away

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Who is Marta?

• A girl who lives at another camp and picks cotton
• Juan's daughter
• A princess from El Rancho de las Rosas
• A truck driver

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1