Vocabulary
to judge or value wrongly
misjudged
having disagreeing emotions or impulses within yourself
conflicted
someone who moves around doing seasonal work
migrant
all human beings
humanity
What did the strikers do to the workers?
Name one of the following:
Yell, throw rocks, sneak animals and sharp objects into the bins of asparagus
to refuse to work because of a disagreement with the employer over wages or working conditions
strike
determined to do something
intent
investments/part ownership in a company
stocks
having value or deserving
worthy
Who comes to stop the strikers?
Immigration officials
not regular, restless
fitful
helpful, approving, pleasing
favorable
physical work involving your hands or human effort, skill, power, or energy
manual labor
a threat or danger
menace
Where does Esperanza find Marta?
Behind the bins in the sheds
to meet or face someone in a threatening way
confront
person standing in the role of a mother in a family
patrona
hold something tightly
clutch
moving from one country to live permanently in another country
immigration
How does Esperanza help Marta?
By disguising her as a worker
to pay or reward for work or trouble
remunerate
a peg or plug for stopping the passage of liquid
spigot
not energetic or motivated
listless
sadness or gloominess
depression
How has Esperanza's feelings changed about Marta?
She feels sorry for her
She wants to make sure she and her mother are okay
She understands why she is striking