Assignment #3 2010

What is the problem Esperanza's family has with Tio Luis and Tio Marco?

Is the uncles' offer fair? Why or why not?

What might happen to Esperanza and her family? (Proof)

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Assignment #11 2009

Los Duraznos - Peaches

1. How is the swimming pool comment by Hortensia similar to the "book" incident in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry"?
(There is no underline option for the book title in this blog comment maker.)

2. What strategy does Miguel talk about to avoid becoming a second class citizen?

3. What is your opinion of Esperanza's comments to Miguel?

4. How does Esperanza feel about her comments later in this chapter?

5. What do you think happened to the money orders?

Use one quote for this assignment and explain how it proves your answer.

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Assignment #9 2009

Los Esparragos

What is the effect of the strike on those workers still working?

Why does the author describe the incidents with the vegetable crates on page 202?

American workers are being sent back to Mexico because of their participation in the strike. Is this fair? Explain your answer.

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Assignment #8 2009

Los Aguacates

Why does the author choose to tell about this time in this girl's life?

Give one example of descriptive language in this chapter.

What is your opinion about an event in this chapter?

Use a quote and tell how the quote proves your answer.

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