Chapter 11-13

In Los Esparragos, why is there a strike happening? What do they want?

• They want a day off.

• They do not want to pick asparagus.

• They want more money for their work.

• They do not want anything.

Why were people being sent back to Mexico? (Page 206)

• They missed Mexico.

• They are not citizens.

• They found jobs in Mexico.

• They are causing problems for the government.

What day of the week were the Mexicans allowed to swim in the pool?

• Monday-Friday.

• On Fridays before the pool is cleaned on Saturday.

• Weekends only.

• They can swim whenever they want.

Why is there a specific time and day for Mexicans to swim?

• It is the only time the lifeguard is on duty.

• The Mexicans do not like to swim.

• The Americans see the Mexicans as dirty.

• The pool is closed on the other days.

Why did Miguel leave to northern California? (page 225)

• He needed a change in scenery.

• He wanted to leave the camp.

• He was given a new job.

• He and Esperanza had an argument about their current situation.

Why did Esperanza give to Isabel to make her feel better? (page 227)

• The porcelain doll from Papa.

• Flowers from the garden.

• New clothes.

• A bundle of peaches.

The Queen of the May title is awarded based on students' grades. If Isabel had the best grades in her class, why did she not win?

• She did not enter the contest on time.

• She cheated to get good grades.

• She did not win because she is Mexican.

• She was being mean to her classmates.

What did the doctor say about Mama's health?

• She still needs to rest so the illness does not come back.

• Her health has improved and can go home soon.

• She is still depressed.

• All of the above.

What did Esperanza find when she looked in the valise? (page 233)

• Papa's roses.

• Dust and mold.

• All of the money she saved was gone.

• New clothes for work.

What did Miguel take from Esperanza?

• All of her money orders.

• The porcelain doll.

• Papa's roses.

• All of her clothes.