Comprehension
How do the adult family members feel about Marcos's visits?
They are bothered by his mess and his strange behavior.
What is one character trait that describes Uncle Marcos and why?
Attention seeking, care-free, free spirted, etc.
What is the difference between a static character and a dynamic character?
static: does not grow or change
dynamic: changes and grows throughout the story
What is the meaning of the Latin suffix -ity?
state or quality of
How does Antonieta respond to Marcos's courtship?
She dislikes his organ music and marries someone else
Before his flight, how does the crowd feel about Marcos’s flight?
They doubt that he will succeed, but they are still curious and excited
What is the difference between a flat character and a round character?
flat - contains only one dimension and trait
round - contains many traits and much personality
What is the definition of the word newfangled? What is one modern example of something that is newfangled?
Invented recently and strange-seeming. (examples may vary)
How does Marcos eventually die?
He gets the African plague and dies on the ship that was taking him home.
Why do you think that Clara and Marcos get along so well?
They both have great imaginations and love to stories.
How is the author's style of dialogue different than most authors?
She does not use quotation marks to show dialogue but instead, describes what characters are saying within the narration.
If your teacher is improvising their lesson, does that mean they are following a clear plan?
No, because improvisation means that they are making it up as they go along.