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What does Felipe Alonso pretend to be?
A king
Who took over the DR after El Jefe died?
His son
What does figurative language do?
Helps make comparisons, makes writing more descriptive, etc.
Where do Mami and Anita hide before they leave for the US?
A closet in the Mancini house
What was the most watched show on Netflix in 2024?
Squid Game (season 2)
Where does "The Inside Name" take place?
Portugal (Lisbon)
Who does Anita have a crush on at the end of the novel?
Oscar (not Sam)
Define simile AND share an example
A simile is a comparison of two things using like or as
Ex. Ms. Kim is as cool as a cucumber
Where does Chucha go after the family leaves the compound?
Stays in DR... works at Wimpy's
How many Grammys has Kendrick Lamar won?
22
What are the affixes in 'unlikeable'?
un = prefix
able = suffix
*like = base word*
Where in NYC is Anita living by the last chapter?
Queens
Define metaphor AND share an example
A metaphor is a statement that compares two things WITHOUT using like or as
Ex. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on fire
What do Oscar and Anita put in a book to rizz each other?
A queen of hearts card
How many presidencies have there been?
47
What religion does Felipe Alonso believe in?
Judaism (Jewish)
Did Pupo help Papi and Tio Toni start the revolution?
No
Define personification AND share an example
Personification is giving objects or animals human (PERSON) characteristics
Ex. the stars danced in the night sky
What does Oscar say about courage?
You can’t be brave if you’re not scared
How long is the drive from NYC to Chicago? (without stops)
12.5 hours
Define an inner monologue
An inner monologue is the running thoughts/conversation that only one character has
Why is Mr. Washburn in NYC?
To tell the family that Papi and Tio Toni are dead
Define hyperbole AND share an example
Hyperbole is a statement that is exaggerated on purpose to make a point
Ex. his brain is the size of a pea
What does Anita yell when she’s grabbed in the store?
"This is a free country!"
How many seats are in Madison Square Garden?
19,500