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Esperanza Rising: Los Melones

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  • Why is Marta at Juan's and Josefina's camp?
    Marta is at Juan's and Josefina's camp because she is visiting her aunt and uncle.
  • Alfonso and Miguel continue to take time to water a secret package. Based on the story so far, what do you think is in that package?
    Based on the story so far, we believe the package either has seeds to grow roses or grapes.
  • When Esperanza meets Isabella she can't help but notice that she look a lot like....
    the doll that her Papa gave her for her birthday.
  • What is Alfonso's brother's name?
    Alfonso's brother's name is Juan.
  • Where is Esperanza's family traveling to?
    Esperanza's family is traveling to Los Angeles, California.
  • What did Marta's Papa do in Mexico?
    Marta's Papa fought in the revolution, against rich people.
  • Isabella is very excited about their new camp, what is one of the things she's looking forward to?
    Isabella is looking forward to having better living conditions and going to school.
  • How many children do Josefina and Juan have? What are their names?
    Josefina and Juan have 3 children, Isabella and the twins. The twin's names are Lupe and Pepe.
  • What city in the US did Esperanza and her Mama take the train?
    Esperanza and her Mama took the train in Mexicali, California.
  • What will the family do for a living?
    The family will work in farming, like Juan's family.
  • What is Marta's explanation for the separation of field workers at the camps?
    The owners don't want them talking to each other, some may have better living conditions. 
  • Who is Marta?
    Marta is a girl who works in the cotton fields.
  • What does Esperanza think about Marta?
    Esperanza thinks that Marta is rude.
  • What is Juan's wife's name?
    Juan's wife is Josefina.
  • In this chapter, Miguel starts calling Esperanza by a different name, what is that name?
    Miguel starts calling Esperanza, Anza.
  • What is the name of the Saturday night parties that take place at their camp?
    The Saturday night fiesta are called jamaica.
  • What does Juan's family do for a living?
    Juan's family are in the farming business.
  • What is Isabella curious about when she meets Esperanza?
    Isabella is curious about whether or not the stories about Esperanza's wealth are true?
  • How does Marta refer to Esperanza as when she meets her?
    Marta refers to Esperanza as a 'princess' who want to be a peasant.
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