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Ch. 6 Los Melones (Cantaloupes)

Quiz by Cori Legemaat

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  • Q1
    What did Esperanza notice about the people in the first train cars?
    They were escorted to the shortest lines and passed through quickly
    They were stopped for further questioning
    They were asked to wait longer
    They were directed to a different building
    30s
  • Q2
    What was Mama's response when asked about their purpose for entering the United States?
    To go to school
    To visit family
    To go on vacation
    To work
    30s
  • Q3
    What did Mama do when questioned about their purpose for entering the United States?
    She stood up straight and tall and spoke calmly
    She became defensive and argumentative
    She started crying and pleading
    She looked down and avoided eye contact
    30s
  • Q4
    What were Alfonso and Miguel doing before boarding the train?
    They had to find some water
    They were saying goodbye to friends
    They were packing their belongings
    They were buying tickets
    30s
  • Q5
    How did Esperanza feel when Alfonso and Miguel finally boarded the train?
    Relieved and happy to have them all together
    Anxious and worried
    Sad and upset
    Angry and disappointed
    30s
  • Q6
    What did Esperanza hear when she pressed her ear to the ground?
    Wind
    Nothing
    Birds
    Heartbeat
    30s
  • Q7
    What did Esperanza feel when she thought she was floating?
    Calm and peaceful
    Happy and excited
    Untethered and frightened
    Confused and curious
    30s
  • Q8
    Who stayed with Esperanza after she regained consciousness?
    Her mother
    Isabel
    Juan
    Miguel
    30s
  • Q9
    What did Esperanza do this time when Miguel offered his hand?
    She did not let go
    She ignored him
    She walked away
    She pushed him away
    30s
  • Q10
    Who is Marta?
    A girl who lives at another camp and picks cotton
    Juan's daughter
    A princess from El Rancho de las Rosas
    A truck driver
    30s
  • Q11
    Why does Marta insult Esperanza?
    Because Esperanza insulted her first
    She believes Esperanza's father owned all the land and oppressed the workers
    To make herself look superior
    To impress Miguel
    30s
  • Q12
    What is Marta's opinion on the workers banding together?
    It will make the owners lower wages
    It is unnecessary
    It might lead to better conditions for everyone
    It will never work
    30s
  • Q13
    What is a jamaica?
    A type of fruit
    A camp where workers live
    A Saturday night event with music, food, and dancing
    A strike
    30s
  • Q14
    What feeling does Esperanza have towards Marta?
    Friendship
    Curiosity
    Dislike
    Admiration
    30s

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