Efren Divided Part 1
Who is the author?
Ernesto Cisneros
Who is Max?
Efren's little brother.
What room in the apartment, does Efren find peace?
The bathroom.
What book does Efren read in the bathtub?
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar
What are "sopes"?
Thick corn tortillas topped with beans and ranchero cheese.
What animal is Efren allergic to?
Cats
What is the school security guard's name?
Rabbit
Who is the only other student to check out as many books as Efren?
Jennifer Huerta
What do paltero trucks sell outside of church?
Ice-cream bars.
After Efren's mother is arrested by ICE where is she released?
Mexico
Why does Ama hate the beach?
She doesn't like the smell of dead fish or squawking seagulls.
Where does Apa tell the twins Ama is after she is arrested by ICE?
Visiting their Aunt Martha.
Why does Dona Chana try to stop smoking?
The smell of the smoke is getting into her tupperware and she is not selling as much.
Why did Efren's Apa lose his job in construction?
He took too long to heal after his appendix burst
Why does the neighbor, Dona Chana have the twins after Efren comes home late from school?
Because immigration had picked up his mother.
What Mexican saying does Efren see on Jennifer's lunch bag in the library?
"Nos quisieron enterrar, pero no sabian que eramos semillas" / They tried to bury us but they didn't know we were seeds
How does Efren burn his hand?
While cooking breakfast for the twins.
What is Mr. Garrett's homework policy?
No homework extensions without a parent's note.
How does Efren bribe Max and Mia to get up and ready for school on the fourth day Ama is gone?
He lets them wear pajamas to school.
Where does Efren get celery and crackers for the twins in the school cafeteria?
From the trash can.
Why does Mia refuse to talk to Ama on the phone when she calls?
She is angry at her for leaving.
Where does the history department take the students on a field trip?
The Museum of Tolerance in LA.
Why is it safer for Efren to bring money to Ama in Mexico than for Apa to bring it?
How long did Lalo live in the United States?
28 years.
How did Ama enter the United States the first time?
On the back on a motorcycle while 7 months pregnant.