Los Esparagus and Los Duraznos | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What tactic does the government use to stop the strike?

The government arrests the strikers and deports them.

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How does Esperanza help Marta?

Esperanza helps Marta by keeping her hidden from the government immigration people.

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Why does Esperanza know that Isabel’s wish to be la reina will not come true?

Esperanza knows that the teachers do not chose Mexicans to be la reina.

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How does the arrival of the families from Oklahoma affect Esperanza and the other Mexicans at the camp?

They are upset because the people from Oklahoma are getting nicer places and working for less money.

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why does Esperanza arguing passionately with Miguel.

She is frustrate by the inequalities in American life which are becoming stronger

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Why does Esperanza give Isabel her porcelain doll and a bag of peaches?

She gives her these things because she knows it will make her feel better.

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How long has Esperenza and mama been away from Abuelita

1 year

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Why did Miguel have to dig ditches?

Men from Oklahoma came and said they would work for half the pay

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When can the Mexicans swim in the new pool?

On Friday afternoons before it is cleaned on Saturday

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Why did Esperenza not tell la migra that Marta was hiding there?

Because Marta begged her and said she had to take care of her mother

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