Writing
What award did "Across a Hundred Mountains" win?
American Book Award
Why does Mago come and stay with Reyna?
She wants to leave her husband and get a job.
Why did Reyna's mother come to help her?
She came to help her with a yard sale.
Where do Reyna and Cory go to visit Cory's family?
Wisconsin
What does "curb appeal" mean?
The attractiveness of a property for sale and its surroundings when viewed from the street
What did Reyna do to promote her book?
She went on a book tour.
What job did Mago get?
Insurance agent
Who did Reyna's mother become friends with?
The fruit vendor on the street.
What is Cory's mother's job?
English teacher
What does "pack rat" mean?
A person who collects or hoards unneeded items.
What was her book chosen for at at UC Santa Cruz?
Freshman Read for college students
What does Reyna warn Mago about when she gets the job and decides to leave her kids with her husband?
She might lose custody of her kids.
How does Reyna humiliate her mother?
She makes her dig out kitchen scraps from the trash she accidentally threw away.
What does Cory's stepfather collect?
Rare books
What does "get out of hand" mean?
Become unmanageable or uncontrollable
What happened in the car with Reyna's mother after her presentation at UC Santa Cruz?
She asked her questions about her writing.
How was Victor like Reyna's father?
He was serious, introverted, and private. He doesn't like to socialize.
Who did Reyna's mother call crying after the trash incident?
Betty
What meal does Reyna make for the family and why?
Chiles rellenos - she feels like an outsider and misses Mexican food.
What is "alma mater"
the school, college, or university that one once attended
What additional degree does Reyna get?
Master's of Fine Arts
Why does Mago leave Reyna's house?
A homeless man came banging on the door and they had to call the police.
What was her mother's dog's name?
Guero
How does Cory propose to Reyna?
What is a curfew?
A rule about when being outside the home is not allowed.