1. In "Immigrants in Our Own Land," what similarities can be found between the speaker's life in prison and his life before? Are these similarities good or bad? (4-5 sentences)
2. ("Immigrants in Our Own Land") What is the setting of this poem? (4-5 sentences)
3. Baca suggests parallels between life inside and and outside of prison. What are these parallels? Use specific examples from the poem. (6-7 sentences)
4. What is the definition of immigrants? Why does Baca use this term when referring to the prisoners? In what way does this term connect his experience as a prisoner to his experience as a Mexican American? (5-7 sentences)
Ernesto Galarza
1. What makes Galarza qualified to become one of the "volunteers" who help with daily needs of those in the barrio? (4-5 sentences)
2. What does Galarza think was the primary goal of Miss Hopley and the teachers at Lincoln School? (4-5 sentences)
3. What is Galarza's attitude toward "Americanization"? What are some examples of its positive and negative effects? (4-5 sentences)
4. How does Galarza’s immigrant status affect his early education? Did his school provide a welcoming or a hostile environment? Explain, using textual evidence for support.