Question 1

What festival was going to take place at Isabel's school?

Accepted Answer

A festival on May Day

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A Valentine's Day festival

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A Halloween festival

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A Christmas festival

Question 2

What would the teacher choose at the festival?

Accepted Answer

The best girl student in the third grade to be queen

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The best dancer in the third grade

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The best boy student in the third grade to be king

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The best singer in the third grade

Question 3

What did Josefina say when asked if a Mexican girl had ever been chosen Queen of the May?

Accepted Answer

They always find a way to choose a blonde, blue-eyed queen

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It doesn't matter about the girl's looks

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Yes, once a Mexican girl was chosen

Question 4

How did Esperanza feel for Isabel?

Accepted Answer

Her heart already ached for Isabel

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She was happy for Isabel

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She was jealous of Isabel

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She was not concerned about Isabel

Question 5

What did the Oklahomans get at the new camp?

Accepted Answer

inside toilets and hot water

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army barracks

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swimming pool

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cleaning supplies

Question 6

How often were the Mexicans allowed to swim in the pool at the new camp?

Accepted Answer

once a week

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every day

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never

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twice a week

Question 7

Why did Miguel agree to dig ditches instead of continuing to work in the machine shop?

Accepted Answer

he needed the pay

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he wanted to help the new workers

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he wanted to prove his talents

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he enjoyed manual labor

Question 8

Why was Esperanza angry with Miguel?

Accepted Answer

she believed he should have confronted his boss

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she thought he should have confronted the new workers

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she believed he should have worked on engines

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she thought he should have quit his job

Question 9

What did Miguel believe about his life in America?

Accepted Answer

he had a chance to become more than what he was

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he believed his talents were not recognized

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he believed he would never succeed

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he believed he would always be a second-class citizen

Question 10

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Aguántate tantito y la fruta caerá en tu mano'?

Accepted Answer

wait a little while and the fruit will fall into your hand

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never give up on your dreams

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always strive to succeed

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rely on luck and chance

Question 11

Why was Esperanza frustrated with Miguel's optimism?

Accepted Answer

she saw no proof of things getting better

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she didn't believe in the concept of optimism

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she thought he was naive

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she thought he was being unrealistic

Question 12

What did Miguel tell his father he was going to do when he left?

Accepted Answer

look for work on the railroad

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start his own business

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move to a different country

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go to northern California for a vacation

Question 13

What did Esperanza pray for?

Accepted Answer

that nothing would happen to Miguel

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that she would win Queen of the May

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that her papa would come back

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that her mother would be proud of her

Question 14

What did Esperanza do to keep her mind off Miguel?

Accepted Answer

worked hard and focused on Isabel

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read books

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went on a trip to the city

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played with her dolls

Question 15

Why was Isabel upset?

Accepted Answer

she did not win Queen of the May

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she lost her favorite toy

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her friends were mean to her

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she got a bad grade in school

Question 16

What did Esperanza offer to Isabel to make up for her not winning?

Accepted Answer

her doll from Papa

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a book

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a new dress

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a trip to the amusement park

Question 17

Why did Esperanza want Isabel to have the doll?

Accepted Answer

she thought the doll should be loved and played with

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she wanted to keep the doll for herself

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she wanted to sell the doll

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she thought the doll was valuable

Question 18

What does the doctor say about Mama's health?

Accepted Answer

It has improved and she will be well enough to leave the hospital

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It is uncertain and she needs further tests

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It is stable and she can stay in the hospital

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It has worsened and she needs more time in the hospital

Question 19

How does Mama react when she sees Esperanza?

Accepted Answer

She hugs her and tells her how mature she looks

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She asks her about her day at work

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She scolds her for not visiting enough

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She gives her a gift

Question 20

Why did Hortensia shoo away visitors after Mama came home?

Accepted Answer

For fear Mama wouldn't get her rest

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To check if the money orders were gone

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To prepare for Mama's homecoming

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To take care of the doll

Question 21

What did Esperanza do when it was time for bed?

Accepted Answer

Carefully lay down next to Mama to talk to her

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Turn on the light

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Take out her valise

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Wash all the blankets

Question 22

What happened to the money orders?

Accepted Answer

They were gone

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They were hidden

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They were returned

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They were saved

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