Los Melones/Las Cebollas

Why does Mama feel bad for the people who are getting shipped back to Mexico?

• They traveled a long, difficult way only to be sent back.

• She knew one of the women getting sent back.

• She saw a small child all by herself.

• She wanted to go back to Mexico.

Why are Esperanza and her Mama coming to the United States?

• Vacation

• Work

• For fun

What was Miguels dream job when he got to California?

• He wanted to work in the fields

• He wanted to work in the railroad

• He wanted to be a pilot

• He wanted to help take care of the kids

What one thing does Marta and Esperanza have in common?

• They both love figs.

• They both like to dance.

• They both have dolls.

• Both of their papas have died.

Why was Marta so rude to Esperanza?

• She wanted to be like Esperanza.

• Esperanza reminded her of a mean girl she once knew.

• She didn't like that Esperanza was rich because she thought all rich people in Mexico were the same.

• She liked Miguel and wanted to take him from her.

What are Esperanza’s jobs at the camp?

• Watch the babies and Isabel

• Watch the babies and sweep the platform

• Picking grapes and working in the field

• Pick grapes and watch the babies

What happens when Esperanza tries to sweep the platform?

• She does a great job and everyone tells her that.

• She sweeps at night so no one will see her.

• She was made fun of because she didn't know how to sweep.

What does Marta call Esperanza when she is making fun of her?

• Cinderella

• Moana

• Snow White

• Elsa

What does Miguel teach Esperanza to do after she is ridiculed by Marta and her friends?

• Miguel teaches Esperanza how to fix a motor.

• Miguel teaches Esperanza how to speak English.

• Miguel teaches Esperanza how to wash clothes

• Miguel teaches Esperanza how to sweep.

Mama tells Esperanza they have two choices. Which choices does Mama hope Esperanza chooses?

• To be together and miserable.

• To be happy and miserable.

• To be together and happy.

• To be miserable and apart.