Question 1

How does Esperanza and her family escape from Aguascalientes?

Accepted Answer

In the back of a wagon covered with guavas

Answer

In the back of a wagon covered with bananas

Answer

In the front of a wagon covered with bananas

Answer

In the front of a wagon covered with guavas

Question 2

Mama and Esperanza meet Carmen on the train ride to the border.  What makes Carmen rich?

Accepted Answer

The simple things in life, like family and health

Answer

Her money

Answer

Her fancy clothes

Answer

Her chicken

Question 3

Who is rude to Esperanza when she first arrives in the San Joaquin Valley?

Accepted Answer

Marta

Answer

Isabel

Answer

Pepe and Lupe

Answer

Alfonso's brother

Question 4

Who teaches Esperanza how to sweep?

Accepted Answer

Miguel

Answer

Marta

Answer

Melina and Irene

Answer

Isabel

Question 5

Who is trying to rally the workers together to strike?

Accepted Answer

Marta

Answer

Mama

Answer

Isabel

Answer

Esperanza

Question 6

Mama and Esperanza experience a Dust Storm!  What disease does Mama get from the Dust Storm?

Accepted Answer

Valley Fever

Answer

Valley Poison

Answer

Dust Fever

Answer

Dust Poison

Question 7

What does Esperanza feed the babies that makes them sick?

Accepted Answer

Plums

Answer

Grapes

Answer

Peaches

Answer

Pears

Question 8

How does Esperanza help the babies feel better?

Accepted Answer

Rice Water

Answer

Rice Pudding

Answer

Chicken Fried Rice

Answer

Soup

Question 9

Miguel helped Esperanza get a new job.  What is Esperanza's new job?

Accepted Answer

Cutting potato eyes

Answer

Cutting eyes

Answer

Eating potatoes

Answer

Boiling potatoes

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