Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising. She remembered that he had gone to look for work at the railroad. "Did you get a job?" His sniffle faded. He put his hands in his pockets and shrugged his shoulders. "It is frustrating. I can fix any engine. But they will only hire Mexicans to lay track and dig ditches, not as mechanics. I've decided to work in the fields until I can convince someone to give me a chance." What do the underlined words help the reader understand about Miguel’s character? Miguel is proud to work as a mechanic. Miguel is happy to live at a work camp. Miguel is angry at his sister, Esperanza. Miguel is discouraged because he cannot find work

Jenna stood in front of the closed door. she knew she hadevery right to be here. your exam scores are just as high ascora's, she said to herself. there's no reason you shouldhave been left off the math team while cora was namedcaptain. she had never been one to rock the boat, but shecouldn't just let this lie.she pushed the door open and saw ms. jenson, the mathteam advisor, sitting at her desk. "ms. jenson? can i talk toyou for a minute? " her voice wavered, but she tried to lookconfident."sure," said ms. jenson, "but i hope this isn't about namingcora captain of the math team. i'm afraid my decision isfinal."jenna took a deep breath and prepared to plead her case.which statement best describes the external conflict in this passage?

Ihad just taken a heavy lunch and i was taking à nap in a shade. i was alone left to take care of our home. i was awoken by à touch on m'y face and

The germanic language was brought to britain by which of the following groups? select all that apply.