Ch 13 Los Duraznos

What festival was going to take place at Isabel's school?

• A festival on May Day
• A Valentine's Day festival
• A Christmas festival
• A Halloween festival

What would the teacher choose at the festival?

• The best girl student in the third grade to be queen
• The best dancer in the third grade
• The best boy student in the third grade to be king
• The best singer in the third grade

What did Josefina say when asked if a Mexican girl had ever been chosen Queen of the May?

• They always find a way to choose a blonde, blue-eyed queen
• It doesn't matter about the girl's looks
• Yes, once a Mexican girl was chosen

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.SL.6.3

How did Esperanza feel for Isabel?

• Her heart already ached for Isabel
• She was jealous of Isabel
• She was happy for Isabel
• She was not concerned about Isabel

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CCSS.W.6.9A

How often were the Mexicans allowed to swim in the pool at the new camp?

• once a week
• every day
• twice a week
• never

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CCSS.RI.6.1

Why did Miguel agree to dig ditches instead of continuing to work in the machine shop?

• he needed the pay
• he wanted to prove his talents
• he wanted to help the new workers
• he enjoyed manual labor

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why was Esperanza angry with Miguel?

• she believed he should have confronted his boss
• she believed he should have worked on engines
• she thought he should have quit his job
• she thought he should have confronted the new workers

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

What did Miguel believe about his life in America?

• he had a chance to become more than what he was
• he believed his talents were not recognized
• he believed he would never succeed
• he believed he would always be a second-class citizen

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Aguántate tantito y la fruta caerá en tu mano'?

• wait a little while and the fruit will fall into your hand
• always strive to succeed
• rely on luck and chance
• never give up on your dreams

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CCSS.L.6.5A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why was Esperanza frustrated with Miguel's optimism?

• she saw no proof of things getting better
• she thought he was being unrealistic
• she didn't believe in the concept of optimism
• she thought he was naive

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CCSS.RL.6.1