About Cesar Study Guide

Which event happened first chronologically in Cesar's life?

• Under Cesar, the UFW achieved unprecedented gains for farm workers, establishing it as the first successful farm workers union in American history.

• He returned from the service in 1948 to marry Helen Fabela, whom he met while working in fields and vineyards around Delano.

• In 1994. President Clinton posthumously awarded Cesar the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, at the White House.

• The first and only functioning pension plan for retired farm workers, the Juan de la Cruz Pension Plan, with present assets of more than $100 million.

Which event happened second chronologically in Cesar's life?

• Under Cesar, the UFW achieved unprecedented gains for farm workers, establishing it as the first successful farm workers union in American history.

• He returned from the service in 1948 to marry Helen Fabela, whom he met while working in fields and vineyards around Delano.

• In 1994. President Clinton posthumously awarded Cesar the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, at the White House.

• The first and only functioning pension plan for retired farm workers, the Juan de la Cruz Pension Plan, with present assets of more than $100 million.

Which event happened third chronologically in Cesar's life?

• Under Cesar, the UFW achieved unprecedented gains for farm workers, establishing it as the first successful farm workers union in American history.

• He returned from the service in 1948 to marry Helen Fabela, whom he met while working in fields and vineyards around Delano.

• In 1994. President Clinton posthumously awarded Cesar the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, at the White House.

• The first and only functioning pension plan for retired farm workers, the Juan de la Cruz Pension Plan, with present assets of more than $100 million.

Which event happened fourth and last chronologically in Cesar's life?

• Under Cesar, the UFW achieved unprecedented gains for farm workers, establishing it as the first successful farm workers union in American history.

• He returned from the service in 1948 to marry Helen Fabela, whom he met while working in fields and vineyards around Delano.

• In 1994. President Clinton posthumously awarded Cesar the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, at the White House.

• The first and only functioning pension plan for retired farm workers, the Juan de la Cruz Pension Plan, with present assets of more than $100 million.

What is the meaning of posthumously as it appears in the text?

"Cesar passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 23, 1993 in the small farm worker town of San Luis, Arizona... In 1994, President Clinton posthumously awarded Cesar the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, at the White House."

• [adverb] after the death of the person in question

• [verb] to die for

• [adjective] exciting

• [adverb] before the death of an individual

Finish the sentence according to information found in the excerpt:

Cesar continued his intellectual development through continued _______ of books on a _______ of ________ even though his formal education was complete after the 8th grade.

• tests/ farm/ grapes

• research/ variety/ interests

• reading/ variety/ subjects

• reading/ basis/ interests

How did Cesar feel about money and materials things?

• He supports the agriculture and farm infrastructure as one of the highest grossing businesses in the country.

• He believes that money and material things imprison you.

• He believes all rich people are cruel.

• He wants to be wealthy to escape hardship in life.

Which sentence from the text best supports Cesar's belief that ordinary people can accomplish the exceptional if they work together?

• "As a common man with an uncommon vision, Cesar Chavez stood for equality, justice, and dignity for all Americans."

• "In 1994, President Clinton posthumously awarded Cesar the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, at the White House."

• "Cesar passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 23, 1993."

• "Cesar liked to say that his job as an organizer was helping ordinary people do extraordinary things."

Which sentence from the text best supports Cesar's belief that every individual needs to be valued regardless of their economic status in life?

• "As a common man with an uncommon vision, Cesar Chavez stood for equality, justice, and dignity for all Americans."

• "He gave people the faith to believe in themselves, even if they were poor and unable to receive the best education."

• "Over four decades, Cesar saw his share of defeats, but also historic victories."

• "Cesar liked to say that his job as an organizer was helping ordinary people do extraordinary things."

According to the text, which of the following best summarizes the accomplishments of the United Farm Workers (UFW) union?

• The unions wanted to take money from the farm owners because they were corrupt.

• The union workers invented new chemicals to make crops grow faster.

• The union protects the dignity, health, and financial welfare of the farmworkers.

• The union carries copies work of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.