Question 1

What did Esperanza notice about the people in the first train cars?

Accepted Answer

They were escorted to the shortest lines and passed through quickly

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They were stopped for further questioning

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They were asked to wait longer

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They were directed to a different building

Question 2

What was Mama's response when asked about their purpose for entering the United States?

Accepted Answer

To work

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To go to school

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To visit family

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To go on vacation

Question 3

What did Mama do when questioned about their purpose for entering the United States?

Accepted Answer

She stood up straight and tall and spoke calmly

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She became defensive and argumentative

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She started crying and pleading

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She looked down and avoided eye contact

Question 4

What were Alfonso and Miguel doing before boarding the train?

Accepted Answer

They had to find some water

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They were saying goodbye to friends

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They were packing their belongings

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They were buying tickets

Question 5

How did Esperanza feel when Alfonso and Miguel finally boarded the train?

Accepted Answer

Relieved and happy to have them all together

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Anxious and worried

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Sad and upset

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Angry and disappointed

Question 6

What did Esperanza hear when she pressed her ear to the ground?

Accepted Answer

Nothing

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Wind

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Birds

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Heartbeat

Question 7

What did Esperanza feel when she thought she was floating?

Accepted Answer

Untethered and frightened

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Calm and peaceful

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Happy and excited

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Confused and curious

Question 8

Who stayed with Esperanza after she regained consciousness?

Accepted Answer

Miguel

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Her mother

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Isabel

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Juan

Question 9

What did Esperanza do this time when Miguel offered his hand?

Accepted Answer

She did not let go

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She ignored him

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She walked away

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She pushed him away

Question 10

Who is Marta?

Accepted Answer

A girl who lives at another camp and picks cotton

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Juan's daughter

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A princess from El Rancho de las Rosas

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A truck driver

Question 11

Why does Marta insult Esperanza?

Accepted Answer

She believes Esperanza's father owned all the land and oppressed the workers

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Because Esperanza insulted her first

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To make herself look superior

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To impress Miguel

Question 12

What is Marta's opinion on the workers banding together?

Accepted Answer

It might lead to better conditions for everyone

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It will make the owners lower wages

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It is unnecessary

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It will never work

Question 13

What is a jamaica?

Accepted Answer

A Saturday night event with music, food, and dancing

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A type of fruit

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A camp where workers live

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A strike

Question 14

What feeling does Esperanza have towards Marta?

Accepted Answer

Dislike

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Friendship

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Curiosity

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Admiration

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