Esperanza Rising ch. 12 & 13- Peaches & Grapes

What reason does Josefina give when telling Isabel that she will never be crowned the "Queen of the May"?

• Only girls born in May can be crowned.

• Only white girls have ever been selected.

• Isabel's grades aren't high enough to be chosen.

• Isabel forgot to turn in her essay for the contest.

What is different about the new camp being built for the workers from Oklahoma?

• There is a grocery store in the camp.

• There will be a mayor of the camp.

• There is a swimming pool.

• There is a library full of books.

Why was Miguel covered with mud and dirt when he returned home from his railroad job?

• One of the engines he was working on fell in the mud.

• He was pushed in a mud puddle by a white worker.

• He had to dig ditches because his boss hired less expensive mechanics.

• He stopped after work to water the roses and tend to them.

Why is Esperanza upset about her life in California?

• Mexicans are repeatedly treated unfairly.

• She doesn't like the hot sun.

• She misses her uncles and Mexico.

• She thinks moving to Texas would give them more opportunity.

What did Esperanza compare to the perfect rows in the field?

• Her family

• What her life would have been in Mexico

• Her education

• Her life now in California

What does Miguel tell his family before his departure?

• He can't stand living with Esperanza, "The Queen".

• He needs to get away and clear his head.

• He is going to look for work at another railroad.

• He is going off to search for a wife.

How does Esperanza comfort Isabel when she isn't chosen "Queen of the May"?

• She tells Isabel that being "Queen of the May" is dumb anyway.

• She makes a crown out of yarn for Isabel.

• She gives Isabel her doll from Papa.

• She plans a big party to cheer her up.

How long has Mama been in the hospital?

• 10 days

• 2 months

• 6 weeks

• 5 months

What was Esperanza keeping in her valise?

• Her nice white dress

• The money orders she had earned

• The only book that made it through the fire

• A photo of Esperanza, Papa and Mama.

Why does Alfonso show up at the sorting shed in the middle of the day?

• Mama is sick and has taken a turn for the worse.

• The babies need Esperanza to watch them.

• The strikers are going to overtake the shed and hurt the workers.

• Miguel is returning and wants to see Esperanza.