Esperanza Rising Chp 5 - Melons

What was the landscape like at Mexicali?

• Lush and green with many trees.

• Dry and barren with some desert plants and animals.

• A bustling city with tall buildings.

• A fertile valley with rivers.

How did Mama respond to the immigration official's questions about her purpose for entering the United States?

• She became nervous and couldn't speak.

• She handed over her documents and calmly stated they were expected for work.

• She cried and begged to be let through.

• She showed him a secret package.

Why were some groups of people being sent back to Mexico?

• They had too many family members.

• They lacked proper documentation or proof of work.

• They were caught trying to smuggle goods.

• They decided they didn't want to enter the United States.

How did Esperanza feel about the landscape in Los Angeles compared to the desert?

• She found it dry and uninviting.

• She was disappointed by the lack of flowers.

• She was relieved by the lush greenery and familiar scents.

• She thought it was too crowded and noisy.

What amenities were provided at the new camp in Arvin?

• Piped-in cold water, electricity, and a kitchen.

• A tent with a dirt floor and access to a communal well.

• Private rooms with air conditioning and hot water.

• Free meals and transportation to work.

What did Esperanza try to hear when she lay on the ground?

• The sound of the wind through the dry grasses.

• The heartbeat of the valley, as her Papa taught her.

• The distant sounds of the truck and other people.

• The rustling of leaves in the single tree.

How did Esperanza feel after she couldn't hear the earth's heartbeat?

• Calm and peaceful, despite the silence.

• Confused, uncertain, untethered, and frightened.

• Annoyed and frustrated with her Papa's teaching.

• Relieved that she was no longer rocking in the truck.

What did Miguel confess to missing while comforting Esperanza?

• His old friends and their games.

• The ranch, Mexico, and Abuelita.

• The comfort of their old home in El Centro.

• The melons they used to pick.

What did the mountains look like as the truck rounded a curve on Highway 99?

• Like towering giants guarding the valley.

• Like monstrous lion paws resting at the edge of the ridge.

• Like a curtain opening on a stage.

• Like jagged teeth against the sky.

What were the trucks passing Juan's vehicle filled with?

• Cotton plants

• Grapevines

• Cantaloupes

• Farm equipment