The Amigo Brothers
What are the brothers names?
Antonio and Felix
What is exposition?
The beginning of the story.
What is the Nationality of the two boxers?
Puerto Rican.
Do they both deserve to win?
Yes
What is the conflict in the story?
They have to fight against each other and they are worried it will affect their frienship.
What is the name of the tournament they are in?
The Golden Gloves
What is rising action?
The story builds after the beginning.
What does "suavecito" mean?
Smooth
In the context of the story what does it mean to be a friend?
It means your friendship is more important than anything else.
What is the theme of the story?
That their friendship is more important than the fight.
What is the sport they compete in?
Boxing
What is the part that is called the high point of the story.
The climax.
What color shorts does Felix wear?
Sky Blue.
What does it mean to "psych" yourself up?
It means to get ready for whatever your doing.
How do we know that Felix and Antonio believe their friendship is more important than the fight?
They walk out of the ring before the winner is announced.
Who really wins the fight?
We don't know or they both do.
What comes after the Climax?
Falling Action.
In the story , what does "panin" mean?
Friend.
What does the following sentence mean?
"Weaving like mercury"
Mercury is an unstable element.
What is the most important part of friendship?
Trust
Where does the fight take place?
Manhattan or NY City.
What is the end of the story called ?
The resolution.
In the story what does the spanish phrase "cheverote" mean?
The greatest,
Which boxer in the story has the more powerful punch?
Felix.
Who wrote the story, "The Amigo Brothers."
Piri Thomas