Assignment # 4 2010

Why is the second chapter titled, Las Papayas?

Why does Miguel tell Esperanza that she was right and that they live on different sides of the river?

How do you think Esperanza feels about Miguel's statement?

What might happen next?

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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 #2 2010

Describe Esperanza.

What one word (Character Trait) could be used to describe her?
(Use character trait list given in class.)

Explain why you chose this word with proof from the novel. (Quote)

Demonstrate in writing how two characters behave toward each other in either of the first two chapters in the novel.

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Assignment 7A Los Melones

How would you describe the mood at immigration?

What quote proves your answer?

How does this prove your answer?

On the second page of the chapter what does "demeanor " mean?

What words below this line in the text prove it?

What passage would you quote in this chapter? Why?

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Assignment #13 2009

Las Uvas - Grapes - part 2

1. What do you know when you hear the book ends with Esperanza saying, "Do not be afraid to start over."?

2. Why does the author return to a chapter on grapes at the end of the book?

3. What lesson does Esperanza teach Miguel in this chapter?

4. What does the hearbeat of the land, now in the California valley represent?

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