American Names
Where did the Rodriguez family move to?
California - Los Angeles
What food does Arturo's family make during Christmas?
Tamales
What is the main characters name?
Arturo OR Arthur
Why do Abuelita, Mami, and Papi not like the name "Arthur"?
Because his name "Arturo" is a name important to the Rodriguez family.
When does the family open presents?
Christmas Eve OR December 24th
Friend of Arturo with the American name "Ralph"
Raúl
Why does Mami call the police in the night?
The possums (tlacuaches) are in the trash can.
What secret does everyone have to keep?
The name they picked from the cookie jar.
She loves the color pink
Rosa
What is the promise (pact) that Arturo, Raúl, Alicia, Jaime, and Lloyd make?
To take back their Mexican (real) names.
How does the family show kindness during Christmas time?
They give them the tamales they make.
Gave Arturo his American name, "Arthur"
Miss Pringle
Why are the Mexican names important to Arturo and his friends?
They are important because if they give up their names, they are giving up their family. They are saying they are not important if they are not called their real names.
Does the family buy gifts or make gifts?
Make gifts.
Not "prime gang material"
Papi