Characters
True or False
Elida's birthday is celebrated the same way that Reyna and Mago celebrate theirs.
False
No, Mago and Reyna are given a cake, while Elida is given a quince.
What physical trait of Reyna does Abuela Evila dislike?
She hates that she is left handed, and calls it demonic.
What causes Reyna to view Elida differently?
Reyna realizes that both she and Elida share the grief of a absent parent, who left to El Otro Lado.
Does Reyna hate her name?
No, she grows to appreciate it, when she learns it means "queen"
Provide a synonym for grapple
Who is Reyna having a hard time embracing outwardly?
Tia Emperatriz
Describe Reyna's conflicting emotions when she receives clothes.
She is happy to have something new, but is mad the clothes do not fit her.
Describe the status of Juana and Papi's relationship.
They are separated after Papi cheated on her.
Reyna is happy because it indicates that her parents will return, but she is upset the house is near Abuela Evila.
Provide a synonym for juxtaposition
Contrast
Who does Reyna meet for the first time?
Describe the inner conflict that Reyna experiences, following her mother's return?
She is happy to see her mother because she missed her, but she notices her mother is easily agitated.
Mago was nurturing to Reyna, but with Betty she wants nothing to do with her.
What makes Juana feel embarrassed to return to Mexico.
She now has to admit that her friends were correct and her husband did cheat on her.
What does it mean for a country to be in a recession?
The economy is declining and people do not have much money.
What new character is introduced?
Tio Crecenciano
What adjectives describe how Mago is after Juana leaves.
She is now violent, ill-tempered.
How is Carlos adapting to Juana's departure?
He clings to his uncle more.
How does Reyna feel about her sister?
She is jealous of her, she initially does not want to be around her.
Why was Juana's return ephemeral?
She went to be her new boyfriend.
Which character demonstrates the biggest change in this week's reading?
Carlos
What happens with Juana and Papi (NOT CHEATING)?
Papi attempts to shoot Juana.
What does Carlos gain from spending time with his uncle?
What does Juana tell Reyna that causes her to hate her appearance?
She tells her she looks just like her dad.
Why is the meaning of deteriorated NOT old.
All old things are not ruined.