Jesse by Gary Soto
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Why did Jesse move out of his house?
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Doesn't have a good relationship with stepfather.
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How do Jesse and Abel support themselves?
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- work in the fields - Jesse with Glenda car fixtures - Social security
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Describe their apartment.
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Two tables, two beds, small, old, dirty, walls with children. A radio too.
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Describe the neighborhood.
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Commercial zone, business, working class, old, not very nice. Close to courthouse
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Describe a day of work in the fields.
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Hot, hard work, no shade, all day long.
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What does Jesse think about while he is working?
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- Cesar Chavez - mom, stepfather - God - college, earning money - girls
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Why was Abel no longer welcome at home?
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He didn't get along with stepfather, racist dad, hippie, tattoo, long hair.
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Describe JesseĀ“s day at school. What classes does he have? (3)
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Music appre. Western civ Art Biology Speed reading
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Who is Raul? Where does he invite Jesse?
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Leader of Chicano movement and invites Jesse to rally in Delano.
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Why is Jesse worried about going?
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He will lose a complete work day.
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Describe JesseĀ“s art class.
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Eat, sleep, drink, leave early, skip classes, example and draw ( smoke ) all class.
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Who is Leslie? Describe him.
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Jesse's friend from art class. Veteran with red neck and scars white boy.
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Who is Glenda?
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Glenda.
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What does Jesse help Glenda with? What does she give him?
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Batteries cable corrosion and gave him a dollar.
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What does Jesse want to be? (2)
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Artist High school teacher
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How does Jesse feel about Glenda and Abel together?
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Doesn't like their relationship. Jealous because it takes his attention. Religion.
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Describe JesseĀ“s visit to his abuelaĀ“s house.
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Speaks Spanish and practice. His Abuela smokes And tells stories about fighting Zapata. Husband shot, stained clothing.
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Who is Minerva?
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Western civ. Jesse's crush.
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Why does Leslie sleep in his car?
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He is homeless.
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Why doesnĀ“t Abel go to the march (huelga)?
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He is working in the swap meet with Glenda.
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Describe Delano.
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Small, dirty, hot, bright, dusty, desert like.
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How does Jesse feel about being in college?
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He likes independence, too young to be in college. Questions about dropping out.
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How does Jesse feel about Abel being with Glenda?
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Jealous
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Describe the mood at dinner. (JesseĀ“s step-dad, JesseĀ“s mom, Jesse)
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Ruined Jesse's dinner, fear, drunk stepdad.
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Why did Jesse cry when he left his momĀ“s house?
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He is upset with his stepfather.
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Who is Larry?
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Glenda's baby.
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Where do Jesse and Abel want to go for Spring Break?
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Pismo beach.
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What does Minerva reveal to Jesse? How does that make him feel?
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Her boyfriend was in the army, jealous.
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Where does Glenda get a job?
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Army of good will
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Name 2 things Jesse sold at the yard sale. How much money did Jesse earn?
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Old TV Swimming pool 27$
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How do Jesse and Abel plan on getting to the beach?
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Hitch hiking
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What do they take with them for the trip?
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- water -money - food - sleeping bag - 1 set of clothes - two blankets
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If Jesse could go anywhere, where would he like to go? Why?
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Amazon fishing
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Why do you think the salesman picked up the boys? Why do you think he left them on the side of the road?
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Ireland lives in really dry place
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Why are Abel and Jesse sad?
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Wanted to sail merck. Didn't have money
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Where do they sleep on their 3rd night?
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Field by the side of the road.
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Describe the preacher.
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Didn't have money to get to Pisano beach got eggs
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How do Jesse and Abel spend the rest of their Spring Break?
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Slept on benches in kettlerancity park.
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What happened to Raul at the Fresno Mall? Why?
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Kept looking at the kids, creeper.
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How does Jesse feel about his date with Minerva?
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he didn't know what to say and felt really nervous
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Where do they go?
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Carnation diary: restaurant with shakes and fries. Levee by the Damm.
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What happens to Jesse at the second place? Why do you think this happened?
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Gets hit in the nose by someone he didn't like in high school. The guy didn't like Jesse and was drunk.
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When Jesse tells Abel what happens, what does Abel want to do?
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They wanted to call a tough guy, really badass would beat the guy up.
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Why does Jesse forgive Ron Dryer?
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Because if he forgave, he would return to a deeper faith. He felt bad for not forgiving.
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What memory does Jesse have while going on the field trip?
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He remembers the memory of the trip to Pismo Beach and when they camped beside the road.
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What causes Jesse to get emotional?
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The memory of camping beside the road and how hard it was. and the through of his family.
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What causes Jesse to worry about his faith?
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The fact that he had to forgive Ron dryer.
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What do Leslie and Abel want Jesse to do?
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Speed reading.
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What makes Jesse feel like he has a family?
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The dinner he made with his friends.
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What is Jesse working on in Art class?
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Watercolor of picketing workers marching along a vineyard.
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Who does Leslie show special interest in?
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Glenda.
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Who does Abel Like? What is she like?
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Why do you think Minerva isnĀ“t interested in Jesse anymore?
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Why didnĀ“t Jesse feel comfortable going into the church?
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The church they went to was Lutheran and not catholic.
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What is a Ā“mechistaĀ“?
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People that are in the mechA cause call themselves mechistas. Raul's UFC group.
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What topics are discussed at JesusĀ“house? (3)
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How does JesseĀ“s mom feel about the art exhibit?
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Why does Jesse lie about which piece is his?
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Where is Leslie living now?
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Where is Abel working now? What is he doing?
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What does Jesse do at his moms comadre house?
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What does Jesse find in the alley? What is it worth?
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What favor does Abel ask of Jesse? Why does Jesse do it?
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What do people at JesseĀ“s high school think happened to him? (4)
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Describe Luis. What does he look like? How does he act?
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Where do Luis and Jesse go before the dance? What do they buy? How?
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Who is Mr. Perry?
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Where do Luis and Jesse go after the dance? Why?
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Who is June? Describe her.
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Who arrives after Luis and Jesse? What happens?
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What does Jesse decide to do for extra credit in Art class?
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How does he get the sapling?
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What does Mrs. Garoupa give Jesse for his sapling?
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Where does Luis work?
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How does Jesse help Luis?
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Why do you think JesseĀ“s teacher gave him extra credit for a dead sapling?
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Where do Leslie and Jesse go after school finished? What do they do there? (3)
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How does Leslie feel about his time in Vietnam?
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How do Abel, Jesse and Leslie earn money from MaureenĀ“s dad?
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What does Abel receive in the mail? What is the significance?
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Where does Jesse go to live? Who moves into his apartment? Why?
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What does JesseĀ“s new Ā“homeĀ“ look like?
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What does Jesse think about at the end of the story? What will he be doing soon?
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