1. Personal Connections Did reading this speech change your mind about any of the topics discussed? Why or why not?

2. (a) According to Chavez, what must people do to truly honor Dr. King?
(b) What was the primary message that King wanted to communicate in the telegram he sent to Chavez?
(c) What was Chavez doing to fight back against what he saw as the oppression of farm workers in California's Central Valley?

3. (a) Summarize paragraph 18, maintaining the meaning and logical order of the original text.
(b) Choose another passage to summarize.
(c) Explain how summarizing helped you clarify your understanding of the passage.

4. Analyze Cause and Effect In paragraph 14, Chavez says "The men who rule this country today never learned the lessons of Dr. King." According to Chavez, what are the effects of this failure to learn Dr. King's lessons?

5. (a) Compare In paragraphs 43-46, what parallels does Chavez draw between the California vineyards and Alabama cities?
(b) Make Inferences What type of action is Chavez encouraging when he says "we must use the same people power that vanquished injustice in Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham"?

6. Draw Conclusions Throughout his speech, Chavez reminds the audience of the effects of pesticides not only on farm workers, but also on consumers. Why do you think that he emphasizes the impact on consumers?

7. Get Ready for Close Reading Choose a passage from the text that you find especially interesting or important. You'll discuss the passage with your group during Close-Read activities.​