Esperanza Rising - Los Aguacates (Avocadoes)

What was Esperanza's main goal while working?

• To buy new clothes for herself.

• To save enough money to bring Abuelita to her.

• To help Josefina with the babies.

• To learn new cooking recipes from Hortensia.

What did Esperanza realize about her hands after working in the fields?

• They were soft and smooth.

• They looked like the hands of a very old man.

• They were covered in blisters.

• They were clean and well-maintained.

What ingredients did Hortensia use to make a lotion for Esperanza's hands?

• Water and soap.

• Avocado pulp and glycerin.

• Olive oil and lemon juice.

• Aloe vera and honey.

What was Mama's diagnosis, and what restriction did the doctor impose?

• She had a broken leg and needed bed rest for a week.

• She had a severe cold and needed to drink plenty of fluids.

• She had pneumonia due to Valley Fever and could not have visitors for at least a month.

• She had a fever and needed to stay in a dark room.

What was Esperanza tormented by?

• Mama's absence

• Papa's absence

• Abuelita's absence

• Hortensia's absence

Why did Miguel prefer to shop at Mr. Yakota's market?

• It was closer to their home

• It had cheaper prices

• Mr. Yakota treated Mexicans kindly

• It had a wider variety of goods

According to Miguel, what did many Americans believe about Mexicans?

• They were all educated and skilled

• They were all wealthy and clean

• They were all uneducated, dirty, poor, and unskilled

• They were all good for professional jobs

What kind of person does Marta's mother, Ada, seem to be?

• jealous

• angry

• impatient

• thoughtful

What amazing thing are they celebrating at the end of this chapter?

• Miguel's promotion at the farm.

• Miguel's new job at the railroad.

• MIguel and Marta are dating.

• Mama is getting better.