School Life
The topic of the class that Francisco teaches free at Columbia
Mexican-American Lit
What state is Francisco and Laura from
California
What is Laura's occupation
teacher
What is the name of the big park in NYC that Francisco visits his first days after he arrives at Columbia?
Central Park
Towards the end of the book, Francisco and Laura move near Columbia University. What is wrong with this living situation.
Crime and danger
The two degrees did Francisco get from Columbia?
Master's, Doctorate
What Laura's dad said to Francisco when he asked about marrying Laura
I won't give you any money to help you
What causes Francisco to call Laura after they have broken up?
Phillip encourages him.
What is wrong with the apartment that Francisco and Laura stay in right after they get married?
It's dirty.
Why does Francisco think about going to Columbia university?
He had lost some money from a scholarship
The name of Francisco's first friend at Columbia
Phillip
Where does Francisco's dad live?
Mexico
How does Francisco give the engagement ring to Laura
He sends it to her.
What is the name of the apartments where Francisco and Laura are finally able to rent an apartment?
Grymes Hill
Why does Francisco decide not to go to his friend Phillip's house for Christmas break?
He wants to study
The reason Francisco feels bad when he attends reception auto Columbia when he first arrives
He feels he isn't good enough to be there.
Why doesn't Francisco's dad come to the wedding?
He is ill.
Why does Luara break up with Francisco early in the story?
She wants him to concentrate on his studies.
Where does Francisco go to learn about blacks and discrimination?
Harlem
Why was Francisco worried about buying the ring for Laura after he got home.
He was worried it wasn't valuable so he got an appraisal.