Esperanza Rising ch. 6 & 7 Onions & Almonds

Where did Esperanza and the others live once they reached the farm?

• in a two bedroom cabin

• a one room shack

• a four bedroom house

• a tent

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What advice did Mama give Esperanza soon after they arrived at the farm?

• You should come work with me packing grapes.

• You should learn how to speak English.

• It's your choice to be happy or miserable.

• Hide in the morning so you don't have to do so many chores.

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What is Esperanza's camp job?

• get water from the well

• collect the garbage

• sweep the platform

• clean the toilets

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Why did the fellow camp workers laugh at Esperanza?

• She was wearing dirty clothes.

• She didn't know how to sweep.

• She didn't understand English.

• She told some funny jokes.

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What was Alfonso's and Miguel's surprise?

• Miguel got a job with the railroad and would be leaving soon.

• They were able to get another cabin for Mama & Esperanza.

• They brought the rose bushes from Mexico.

• They cooked dinner because the women were sore and tired.

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How did Esperanza feel about taking a bath?

• She was excited.

• She hated sitting in the dirty water.

• She wished she could take a shower.

• She thought it was too much work.

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What made this bath time different than in Mexico?

• There was only cold water.

• The soap smelled different and didn't bubble up.

• Esperanza would have to bathe herself.

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What makes Marta different than Esperanza?

• Marta is a U.S. citizen

• Marta is confident

• Marta likes to "stir up trouble" with the workers

• All of these

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What is risky about the Mexican's striking?

• They could lose their jobs to other workers from Oklahoma

• There is nothing risky

• They might get bored

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Which of these is NOT something that Esperanza will pray for at church?

• Miguel will find a job on the railroad

• She will do a good job caring for the babies

• She will be rich again

• She will get some white coconut candy

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