Esperanza Rising Chapter 10

What does Esperanza do with the money she earns from her job?

• Esperanza buys a money order at the market and stores it in her valise.

• She buys Isabel a doll.

• She helps Hortensia and Alfonso pay for rent.

• She buys Mama a present.

Why does the doctor forbid Esperanza from seeing Mama in the hospital?

• Mama has requested not to have any visitors.

• Esperanza is not allowed to see her because Mama has developed pneumonia.

• The doctor thinks Esperanza is causing Mama's illness to get worse.

• The doctor is racist and doesn't want too many Mexicans in the hospital.

Why do Esperanza and Miguel shop at Mr. Yakota's market when there are other markets much closer to the camp?

• The owners of the farm have a deal with Mr. Yakota and force the workers to shop from his store.

• Mr. Yakota has discounted prices.

• Mr. Yakota is a good friend of the family.

• Mr. Yakota is kind to Mexicans and he stocks many of the foods that Mexicans like.

Which statement best describes the strikers' camp?

• There are ten toilets for hundreds of people, people live in tents, the kitchens are outdoors, and the children bathe in an irrigation ditch.

• There are plenty of cabins for everyone and they have running water indoors.

• The camp is brand new with running water, indoor toilets, and a pool.

• The camp is a little nicer than Esperanza's camp, but the strikers are paid less money.

What does Esperanza give the campesino family who are just arriving at the strikers' camp?

• She gives them her money order that she has just purchased from Mr. Yakota's.

• She gives them a handful of beans and a piñata full of caramels.

• She gives them the groceries she purchased from Mr. Yakota's market.

• She gives them a sack full of old clothes and a few yarn dolls.

What happens to Miguel that makes everyone in the camp celebrate?

• Miguel gets a raise.

• Miguel gets a new job working for the railroad.

• Miguel gets engaged.

• Miguel finds a new job in Northern California.