Jovita's Fight for Freedom

What makes Jovita want to fight for freedom?

• She lost her family

• She sees unfairness in her community

• She wants to go on an adventure

• She’s mad at someone

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What rule does Jovita break when she wears pants?

• People expect women to be quiet and do what they're told

• People think women shouldn’t talk about politics

• People believe women can’t do hard work

• People think women aren’t brave

How does Jovita’s family feel about her choices over time?

• They start to support what she’s doing

• They don’t like her fighting

• They don’t care about her choices

• They decide to join her in the fight

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How does Jovita’s community help her?

• The community doesn’t care about her struggles

• Her community cheers her on to make things better

• The community tries to stop her from fighting

• The community can’t agree about the revolution

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What effect does Jovita’s story have on the young girls in her village?

• They feel afraid to speak up

• They feel inspired to fight for their own rights

• They keep following the old rules for girls

• They want to leave the village

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How does the Mexican Revolution setting influence Jovita’s actions?

• It gives her a place to grow as a person

• It makes her leave home

• It gives women a chance to lead

• It increases the danger of fighting

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What problems does Jovita face as a woman in a place mostly led by men?

• People don’t take her seriously

• She can’t find people to help her

• Her safety is at risk

• All of the above

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How does the author, Aida Salazar, use symbols with Jovita’s pants?

• They show she’s breaking old rules

• They stand for her strength and courage

• They go against what people expect from women

• All of the above

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What lesson does Jovita learn about being a leader?

• Being a leader is about having power

• Real leadership needs bravery and sacrifice

• Being a leader is something you do by yourself

• Leaders have to make everyone like them

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What legacy, or memory, does Jovita want to leave for the future?

• To always follow traditions

• To stand up for what’s right and fair

• To value money and success

• To make personal sacrifices

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