Exploring Characters in A Seed in the Sun

Who is the main character in "A Seed in the Sun" by Aida Salazar?

• Lula

• Petra

• Maria

• Rosa

What is the name of Petra’s mother in the story?

• Maria

• Esperanza

• Rosa

• Ana

Which historical event is central to the setting of "A Seed in the Sun"?

• The Great Depression

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The farmworkers’ strike

• World War II

Why does Petra’s family move from place to place?

• They are looking for better schools

• They are following farm work

• They want to visit relatives

• They are escaping a war

How does Petra feel about her family joining the strike?

• She is excited and eager

• She is nervous but hopeful

• She is angry and refuses

• She is indifferent

What motivates Petra’s mother, Rosa, to support the strike?

• She wants to earn more money for her family

• She wants better working conditions and fair treatment

• She wants to move to a new city

• She wants Petra to go to school

Based on Petra’s actions, what can you infer about her character when she stands up for her family?

• She is shy and avoids conflict

• She is brave and cares deeply for her family

• She is selfish and only thinks of herself

• She is confused and doesn’t know what to do

Why do you think Petra decides to participate in the strike, even though she is afraid?

• She wants to make new friends

• She wants to help her family and believes it is the right thing to do

• She is forced by her teacher

• She wants to skip work

What evidence from the story shows that Petra’s father is worried about the strike?

• He laughs and jokes about it

• He tells the family not to join and is concerned about losing work

• He encourages everyone to join immediately

• He ignores the strike completely

How does Petra’s relationship with her mother change as the story progresses?

• They become distant and stop talking

• They grow closer as they support each other during the strike

• Petra becomes angry with her mother

• Their relationship stays the same