Esperanza Rising - Conflicts Almonds - Potatoes

Esperanza was asked to do which chores:

• sweeping

• changing diapers

• watching the twin infants

• wash clothes

• all of the above

In what way was Esperanza hurt from her first day at work? How is this different from the rest of the family?

• Esperanza’s pride was hurt. Everyone else was physically hurt/tired.

• Esperanza was physically hurt/tired. Everyone else's pride was hurt.

What was Miguel and Alfonso’s surprise?

• Miguel and Alfonso brought some of the dolls Papa use to buy for Esperanza.

• Miguel and Alfonso brought some of Papa’s roses with them to plant in America

• Miguel and Alfonso brought some money they had secretly saved.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Why hadn’t Esperanza taken a bath since she left Augascalientes?

(a)  

What emberassed Esperanza in this chapter?

• She was waiting for Hortensia to give her a shower

• She was waiting to dance with Miguel

• Marta made fun of her

• Marta danced with Miguel

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why was everyone taking showers and getting ready?

• They were going to move to another camp

• They were going to head back to Mexico

• The Jamaica was that night

• There was a birthday party to attend

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Marta is an advocate for better working conditions. What is the definition of advocate?

• A person who publicly supports the wealthy class

• A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy

• A person that does not care for others

• A person that wants all the attention

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why are the people of the camp worried about a strike? Select all that apply.

• They fear they will lose their jobs.

• They fear they will be sent back to Mexico.

• They fear they will be tortured.

• They fear they will not get paid.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

What isn't something Esperanza says she'll pray for at church?

• Abuelita's health

• Miguel to find a mechanic job

• Her Papa

• To be rich again

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The mountains and valleys of the blanket refers to...

• the colors of the blanket.

• the ups and downs of Esperanza's life.

• how much she missed Papa.

• all of the above.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2