Vocab
Which would be better to help settle an argument, a mediator or a caterwaul?
a mediator
What is Gram's relationship to Naomi and Owen?
She is their great grandmother.
Where do Clive and Skyla want Naomi to go?
Las Vegas
Which character is telling the story?
Naomi
Which character said, "I've got my clown head on."?
Gram
Which of these words does not have to do with emotions: riled, dapper, or fretting.
dapper
What does Owen do to comfort himself?
He puts tape on himself.
What do the boys at school tease Naomi about?
Her last name, Outlaw.
Which character befriends Naomi at school?
Blanca
Which character said, "If you know what's good for you, you'll keep your mouth shut."?
Skyla
What does adjoining mean?
next to or connected
Why did Skyla not go to parent-teacher conferences?
Skyla and Clive went for a long weekend (vacation) to Palm Springs.
In Oaxaca, during the festival, la noche de los rabanos, what do the artisans use to carve?
They use radishes.
Which character protects Naomi and Owen with a shovel?
Bernardo
Which character said, "But you must get money from the state"?
Clive
What does accustomed mean?
to be used to something
or
to think of something as normal
At school, what place was Naomi's "sanctuary"?
The library.
What is Naomi's full name?
Naomi Soledad Leon Outlaw
Which character helps Naomi and Owen call members of the Leon family in Mexico?
Ruben
Which character said, "I found a penny and our mother came back..."?
Owen
With which sense could you tell how much luster something has?
sight
What happened in Mexico that caused Santiago to be unable to be with Owen and Naomi?
He tried to move his boat and got stuck in a storm, then stranded.
Why is it so important that they find Santiago? Be detailed.
It is important because Santiago (their dad) still has rights to them. They are hoping he will write a letter supporting Gram so that she can use it in court against Skyla.
Which character had their name changed from Elizabeth?
Sapphire
Which character said, "I am looking for my own life right here, with Ruben."?
Graciela