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What was Alfonso's & Miguel's surprise for Mama and Esperanza?
Alfonso's and Miguel's surprise was the rose stems from Papa's Garden.
What is a Jamaica?
A Jamaica is a party that takes place at Esperanza's Camp.
Why is Mama proud of Esperanza at the end of Las Almendra's chapter?
Mama is proud of Esperanza because of all the new things she's learning.
What did Marta do at the Jamaica?
Marta tried to recruit people from Esperanza's camp to strike.
Why does Marta want to strike?
Marta wants to strike to get better wages and better living conditions.
Why did Pepe and Lupe get sick in Las Ciruelas Chapter?
Lupe and Pepe got sick because Esperanza fed them raw plums.
What was Isabel's cat's name?
Isabel's cat's name is Chiquita.
What is a problem that Esperanza faces and how does she resolve it?
Pepe and Lupe become sick after Esperanza feeds them raw plums. Anza thinks about what Hortensia gave her when she was sick, so she remembers rice water works.
What does it mean to strike in this novel?
In this novel, to strike means to stop working to get something in return.
What happened with the beans in Las Ciruelas Chapter and why?
The beans burnt because Esperanza forgot to check on them and add water.
Why was the strike cancelled in Las Ciruelas chapter?
The strike was cancelled because of a dust storm.
What is Valley Fever?
Valley Fever is a disease of the lungs that is cause by dust spores.
Why did Mama get sick?
Mama got sick because the dust spores she inhaled caused an infection.
