Vocabulary
This word describes a building that fell down during the earthquake.
collapsed
On what date did the earthquake happen?
September 19, 1985
Why did Dr. Bucio say his right hand was his "future"?
He needs his right hand to be a surgeon.
Dr. Bucio was ______ under the steel and concrete.
trapped
In which city did Dr. Bucio live and work in?
Mexico City
How was Francisco feeling when he dreamed of dry rivers and ships on dry land?
He was thirsty.
A special kind of doctor who operates on people.
surgeon
How many days was Francisco trapped under the hospital?
four days
Why does Dr. Bucio say he can now "understand" his patients better?
He has experienced the pain and gear of being a patient.
To understand and feel sorry for someone else's pain
sympathize
What happened to Francisco's friend, Angel?
He died. (He was crushed in the hospital during the earthquake.)
Why did Francisco tell himself to "keep calm" when he was trapped?
To save energy and stay alive until help arrived.
A person who is very good at something
expert
What did the expert surgeon use to make new fingers for Francisco?
He used Francisco's 2 toes.
How did Angel's watch help Francisco stay hopeful while he was trapped?
It helped him keep track of time and know that days were passing.