Characters
This young girl leaves her home and ends up making a difference in her neighborhood
Evelina
majority
What does El Barrio mean?
How are El Barrio and San Juan alike?
Both places have avenues lined with small shops, grocery stores called bodegas, bakeries and luncheonettes with Spanish names.
Where does most of this story take place?
New York/El Barrio
A mother who is back in Puerto Rico praying her children have a great future in New York
Eva Cruz Lopez
definition: was full to the edge
brimmed
How do Evelina's classmates feel about her and why?
Evelina's classmates don't like Evelina because she gets too much attention from the teacher and because she looks and speaks differently from them.
How are New York and Puerto Rico different?
The people in New York don't get along with each other if they look different. But in Puerto Rico, everybody lives together like family
Describe the Great Depression
An economic depression that effected getting food, jobs and other resources.
Eva's friend who was asked to keep an eye on her daughter on the boat
Dona Clara
definition: having a useful outcome
effective
After much resistance, why do the people finally decide to begin collecting food with Evelina?
She has inspired the people and given them courage
How are Evelina and her neighbors alike?
Evelina and her neighbors have all learned how to search for the help they need themselves. They don't rely on others anymore.
The author of the book
Nicholasa Mohr
This man makes jokes to make Evelina laugh and feel comfortable
Tio Godreau
definition: the power to take the first step
initiative
What does Tia Vicenta tell Evelina to do with the money she has saved and why?
Tia Vicenta tells Evelina to hold on to the money so when the family arrives, Evelina can go out and buy presents for the whole family.
How are Evelina's actions at the infirmary and her actions at the neighborhood stores alike?
Both her actions at the infirmary and neighborhood stores involves her helping other people. At the infirmary she helped a girl who was sick and scared. At the neighborhood stores she helped her neighbors who needed jobs
Why do many people from Puerto Rico feel at home in El Barrio?
There is a sense of community and belonging. Many people speak Spanish and sings, stores etc. have Spanish names.
The caring aunt Evelina comes to live with
Tia Vicenta
definition: results, effects
consequences
What does Tio Godreau mean when he tells Evelina's mother, "Since Evelina's arrival nothing will ever be the same again" ?
What is a prediction you have for what will happen next?
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