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What caused Esperanza's mother to get sick?
What caused Esperanza's mother to get sick?
A dust spore got in her lungs and gave her an infection called Valley Fever.
Why did Esperanza's mother get sick and no one else?
Why did Esperanza's mother get sick and no one else?
The dust spore infects everyone new to the area, but some people only get a mild infection and can fight it off. Some people get very ill.
What was the result of the dust storm?
What was the result of the dust storm?
Esperanza's mother got sick; the strike got cancelled.
What happened the first day that Esperanza was left alone with the babies?
What happened the first day that Esperanza was left alone with the babies?
What did Esperanza give to the babies to make them feel better?
What did Esperanza give to the babies to make them feel better?
How sick is Esperanza's mother?
How sick is Esperanza's mother?
What happens at the beginning of the chapter?
What happens at the beginning of the chapter?
What happens in the middle of the chapter?
What happens in the middle of the chapter?
What happens at the end of the chapter?
What happens at the end of the chapter?
Why is this chapter called plums?
Why is this chapter called plums?
Flashcards
What is Valley Fever?
What is Valley Fever?
A dust spore infection in the lungs, common in new residents.
Why did the babies get sick?
Why did the babies get sick?
Esperanza gave them raw plums, unaware they needed to be cooked first.
What soothed the sick babies?
What soothed the sick babies?
Rice water.
Why is Mama so ill?
Why is Mama so ill?
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Chapter's Main Events
Chapter's Main Events
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Why is the chapter titled 'Plums'?
Why is the chapter titled 'Plums'?
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Study Notes
Illness and Environmental Impact
- Esperanza's mother contracted Valley Fever due to a dust spore getting trapped in her lungs.
- The dust storm that occurred led to her illness; it also resulted in the cancellation of a strike.
Esperanza's Experience with the Babies
- On her first day alone with the babies, Esperanza mistakenly fed them raw plums, unaware they needed to be cooked, causing illness.
- To soothe the babies after they fell sick, she provided them with rice water.
Severity of the Mother's Condition
- Esperanza's mother is critically ill, and there are concerns about her survival.
Chapter Events Sequence
- The chapter begins with Esperanza unexpectedly feeding the babies raw plums.
- A dust storm strikes in the middle of the chapter, intensifying the situation.
- By the end, the mother’s Valley Fever diagnosis raises serious concerns about her life.
Chapter Title Significance
- The chapter is titled "Plums" as a reflection of Esperanza's mistake in feeding the babies raw plums, which plays a critical role in the narrative.
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