Cantaloupes and Onions

Front

Why was Esperanza nervous once they reached the border?

Back

She was worried the officials would find something wrong and have a reason to send them back.

Front

Why were some people going back to Mexico?

Back

They could have had no papers, or false papers; they may not have had proof of work; they may have chosen to go back with family members who were forced to go back.

Front

How did Marta insult Esperanza? Options: She called her a "princess who's come to be a peasant." She asked Esperanza if she "had a silver spoon stuck in her mouth." She indirectly blamed Esperanza's father for the death of her own father.

Back

all of the above.

Front

Why does Marta want the Mexicans to strike?

Back

She wants the workers to get better working conditions.

Front

What did Esperanza try to do to be closer to Papa?

Back

She tried to hear the earth's heartbeat.

Front

Why are all the groups (Mexicans, Japanese, Filipinos, and Okies) kept in separate camps?

Back

All of the groups are kept in separate camps so that they don't talk and band together to demand better living conditions.

Front

How does Esperanza react when she sees her new home for the first time?

Back

horrified

Front

Esperanza makes a deal to tell Isabel all about her old life in exchange for her help with

Back

teach her to wash clothes, pin diapers and do other chores

Front

Why was Esperanza so angry with Mama?

Back

because they are living in such poor conditions

Front

What can we infer about how Esperanza feels about her new home?

Back

She was unhappy with their situation.