Exploring Chapter 11 - Los Aguacates from Esperanza Rising

What does Esperanza do during the week?

• She spends all her time reading books.

• She works in the fields and helps with cooking and babysitting.

• She goes to school and plays with friends.

• She travels to different cities.

Why does Esperanza buy a mini order from the market?

• To save money for her grandmother's travel.

• To buy gifts for her friends.

• To prepare a special meal.

• To donate to charity.

What does Hortensia use to treat Esperanza's hands?

• A lotion bought from the market.

• A homemade herbal remedy.

• A special cream from the doctor.

• A mixture of avocado and glycerin.

What does Esperanza miss the most about her mother?

• Her mother's stories.

• Her mother's cooking.

• Her mother's laughter and presence.

• Her mother's singing.

What illness does Esperanza's mother have?

• Pneumonia.

• Bronchitis.

• Flu.

• Tuberculosis.

Why does Esperanza feel tormented by her mother's absence?

• She is worried about her mother's health.

• She misses her mother's cooking.

• She feels lonely without her mother.

• She is afraid of the dark.

Why do they shop at Mr. Yokota's market?

• Because it is the closest market.

• Because it has the cheapest prices.

• Because it is the only market in town.

• Because he treats them with respect.

What does Esperanza buy for her mother at the market?

• A new dress.

• A box of chocolates.

• A pinata filled with caramels.

• A bouquet of flowers.

What is Martha's plan for the strikers?

• To negotiate with the farm owners.

• To move to another city.

• To organize a peaceful protest.

• To shut down the fields, sheds, and railroads.

What job does Miguel get at the end?

• A job as a cook.

• A job as a field worker.

• A job as a teacher.

• A job in the machine shop at the railroad.