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Ch 7. Las Almendras (Almonds) starts on page 121.

Ch 8. Las Ciruelas (Plums) starts on page 139.

Ch 9. Las Papas (Potatoes) starts on page 158.

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Las Almendras (Almonds): Why do Miguel and Alfonso rebuild the rose garden for Esperanza?

To show that they are better gardeners than others in the camp

To replace the camp's poor living conditions with something nicer

To give Esperanza hope and remind her that beauty can still exist

To prove that life in the U.S. is better than Mexico

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Las Almendras (Almonds): Why does Esperanza start to feel guilty after hearing about Marta and her family?

She understands that others are suffering more than she is

She is upset that her mother is making her go to church

She wishes she stayed in Mexico without her family

She realizes she enjoys her new life in California

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Las Ciruelas (Plums): What is the most likely reason Mama becomes sick with Valley Fever?

She did not eat enough food while working

She spent too much time caring for the babies

She inhaled dust from the storm

She caught the illness from someone else in the camp

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Las Ciruelas (Plums): What is the main effect of the dust storm on the camp?

It destroys all of the crops permanently

It harms workers' health and temporarily stops their work

It improves the soil for any future crops

It forces family to leave the camp immediately

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Las Papas (Potatoes): What does the blanket Esperanza works on most symbolize?

Her frustration with the camp and new life

Her connection to Abuelita and hope for the future

Her dislike of working in the fields

Her memories of her wealth in Mexico

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Las Papas (Potatoes): How does Esperanza's thinking about Christmas change from the beginning of this novel?

She now becomes even more focused on gifts and celebrations

She now no longer believes in celebrating holidays

She now wishes to return to her old traditions exactly as they were

She now values family, health, and basic needs over material things

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Esperanza Quiz Chapters 7-9

Esperanza Quiz Chapters 7-9

Las Almendras (Almonds): Why do Miguel and Alfonso rebuild the rose garden for Esperanza?

Las Almendras (Almonds): Why does Esperanza start to feel guilty after hearing about Marta and her family?

Las Ciruelas (Plums): What is the most likely reason Mama becomes sick with Valley Fever?

Las Ciruelas (Plums): What is the main effect of the dust storm on the camp?

Las Papas (Potatoes): What does the blanket Esperanza works on most symbolize?

Las Papas (Potatoes): How does Esperanza's thinking about Christmas change from the beginning of this novel?

Give an example of how Esperanza shows responsibility in these chapters. Use two details from the text to support your answer.

Las Almendras (Almonds): Why do Miguel and Alfonso rebuild the rose garden for Esperanza?

Las Almendras (Almonds): Why does Esperanza start to feel guilty after hearing about Marta and her family?

Las Ciruelas (Plums): What is the most likely reason Mama becomes sick with Valley Fever?

Las Ciruelas (Plums): What is the main effect of the dust storm on the camp?

Las Papas (Potatoes): What does the blanket Esperanza works on most symbolize?

Las Papas (Potatoes): How does Esperanza's thinking about Christmas change from the beginning of this novel?

Give an example of how Esperanza shows responsibility in these chapters. Use two details from the text to support your answer.