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As Esperanza comes to the end of her first year in California, new experiences are in store for her—and new words to talk about them, too.

You may remember that it was just about time to harvest the grapes in the novel’s opening chapters. The fire on the ranch burned up the grapes, and Mama and Esperanza knew that they must leave Mexico. Here at the novel’s end, it’s the season of grapes again.

Grapes harvest. Farmer's hands with freshly harvested black grapes.

As you read the novel’s last chapter, “Las Uvas: Grapes,” you will encounter some words that you may not recognize. Use the activity below to find out which of these words you already know. First, make a guess at what the word means. Then, click the word to check your answer.

Now, use the activity below to learn more about the context in which these words are often used. Look at the image and think about the words you just reviewed. Use context to decide which word makes sense in the sentence. Then, click the card to flip it over to read the sentence and check your decision.

Overworked businesswoman with many jobs, looking at pile of documents with bored expression

With several office workers out sick with the flu, Miranda found herself ____ and facing piles of work to do without anyone’s help.

shorthanded

Man wearing casual red t shirt skeptic and nervous, frowning upset because of problem. negative person.

We explained why we were so late and apologized, but Deandre just looked at us _____, so I don’t think he believed our excuse.

skeptically

Colorful gifts box isolated on white background.

The child was hopping from one foot to the other, so full of happy _____ that she could hardly wait to open her gifts.

anticipation

Figures of two climbers in the winter forest, on the way to the route in the mountains, panorama.

Despite the cold weather, the hikers were soaked with ____ under their warm jackets when they reached the end of the long, challenging trail.

perspiration

Focused teen boy playing video games late night seated in his chair.

Failing to complete the quest in the dragon’s cave yet again, Rafe became so ____ that he threw the controller across the room and quit in disgust.

infuriated

Blue cotton wrinkled and rumpled shirt on white. Washed shirt after tumble dryer.

If you had followed my packing advice, your dress shirt would not have come out of your suitcase ____ and in need of ironing.

rumpled

Cute smiling girl sitting on floating island high in sky.

Misha dreamed about floating high above the landscape and, when she woke, wondered if she’d had a ____ about traveling to an exciting new place soon.

premonition

Primitive Bushcraft survival debris hut with campfire ring outside. Blanket, shelter, fire in the forest.

At Camp Wild Things, the campers practice building ___ shelters out of whatever they can find because they know it's best to be prepared for the unexpected.

makeshift

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