Week of October 23-26


*Questions are due Oct. 25th. Please make sure you read chapter 5 and 6, then answer the questions that are below.

Chapter 5 (Cantaloupes)

    1.    Why is Esperanza nervous at the Immigration station?    

    2.       Why are people boarding a train to return to Mexico?

    3.       Describe the San Joaquin Valley.

    4.       The author uses the character of Marta to teach us of…

    5.       What are the main points the author is making in the chapter?

Chapter 6 (Onions)

     1.       What are the reasons Esperanza dislikes her new home?

     2.       When Esperanza questions Mama about why she is happy and singing, what is Mama’s explanation?

     3.       Explain possible motives behind Esperanza’s statement to Isabel, “You see, this is only temporary. We well not be here for long.”

     4.       Esperanza has two jobs. How are the jobs related to each other?

     5.       How does Mama change in this chapter? Explain how the changes affect Esperanza.

     6.       What conclusion can you draw from the nickname “La Cenicienta! Ciderrella!” as shouted by Marth?