Esperanza Rising - Immigration Sweep

Why are the strikers suddenly silent?

• There is a big storm.

• There is a party starting soon.

• The immigration buses are coming toward them.

• They are tired of chanting.

Are the workers in the shed safe?

• Yes, because they are nice people.

• Yes, because the guards keep them safe.

• No, because the immigration officers are coming for everyone.

• No, because they are bad people.

Do American strikers get sent to Mexico too?

• Yes

• No

How does Esperanza feel when she sees the immigration officers?

• Fine, she doesn't worry about it.

• She doesn't notice the immigration officers.

• Panicked, she is worried about being separated from her mother.

• Worried, because she doesn't like Mexico.

How does Marta feel when sees the immigration officers?

• Fine, she doesn't worry about it.

• She doesn't notice the immigration officers.

• Afraid, she is worried about being separated from her mother.

• Worried, because she doesn't like Mexico.

How are Esperanza and Marta most similar in this situation?

• They are both girls.

• They are both teenagers.

• They are both concerned about being separated from their mothers.

• They both think Miguel is cute

Does Esperanza help Marta?

• Yes

• No

How are Marta and Esperanza different in this situation?

• Esperanza is rich and Marta is poor.

• Esperanza lives in Mexico and Marta lives in America.

• Esperanza is tall and Marta is short.

• Esperanza is protected by the guards and Marta is running from the guards.

Does Marta apologize to Esperanza?

• Yes

• No

If you were Esperanza, would you have helped Marta?

• Yes

• No