Fresh Fruit Broken Bodies Chapter 3 Part 2

How did Samantha first become aware of the difference between "regular Mexicans" and indigenous Mexicans?

• Through her work as a travel agent.

• During her first year on the Tanaka farm.

• From the administrative staff.

• While attending a seminar.

What was Maria's role on the farm and how did she move up to this position?

• She was a picker, promoted due to her English skills.

• She worked at the desk, moved up due to her bilingual abilities.

• She started in berry picking, moved up because of her tenure.

• She began with fieldwork, promoted due to her administrative skills.

What was Sally's initial action to improve her interaction with the farmworkers at the front desk?

• She rearranged the seating arrangement.

• She moved the desk to face the front counter.

• She limited her conversations with the workers.

• She started ignoring the workers.

What are the crop managers primarily responsible for?

• Managing the farm's finances.

• Directly hiring workers.

• Overseeing the entire farm operation.

• Efficient production of specific crops.

How does Jeff, a crop manager, describe his biggest worry?

• The unpredictability of worker attendance.

• The process of hiring new workers.

• The financial management of the farm.

• The maintenance of farm equipment.

What unique challenges do the supervisors face according to the text?

• Managing a diverse team of workers.

• Dealing with the physical demands of farmwork.

• Balancing respect and authority among workers.

• Adapting to changing weather conditions.

How does Mateo, a Mixtec field boss, view his responsibilities towards pregnant women in his crew?

• He believes they should not work in the fields.

• He is concerned about their exposure to pesticides.

• He thinks they are more efficient workers.

• He sees no difference in their treatment.

What does Shelly believe about the local white teenagers' work on the farm?

• It's an opportunity to learn about hard work and diversity.

• It's a temporary job not meant for long-term engagement.

• It's essential for the farm's operation.

• It's less demanding than the work of Mexican pickers.

According to the text, how are the checkers instructed to mark the pickers' work times and weights?

• Based on the actual time and weight recorded.

• With a standard time regardless of the actual arrival.

• Only recording the maximum weights.

• At random, to simplify the process.

Marcelina's speech at the seminar highlighted which of the following issues?

• The satisfactory income she earns from picking strawberries.

• The struggles and unfair treatment she faces as a picker.

• The benefits of living in the farm labor camp.

• The efficient and fair work environment on the farm.