Misc.
What is the setting of Bodega Cats Picture Perfect?
A Bodega in New York City.
Name one example that shows Miguel is kind.
He saves Lolo
He helps his family work at the Bodega.
He is nice to the customers and his family.
How was Lolo feeling at the beginning of the story? Why?
Scared, cold, hungry. She was homeless.
What is Lolo's perspective of the Bodega.
great place to live
Describe one way that Papi has shown he is a caring person.
He compliments Lolo on getting mice. He treats his customers well and lets them have things and pay later.
Who are the main Characters?
Miguel and Lolo
What does Miguel love to do?
draw
How does she feel about Miguel? Give 3 examples.
She loves him.
He saved her, he treats her gently and gave her a place to stay and food. He talks to her and has become her friend.
What is Miguel's perspective of the Bodega?
a place he has to work.
How does Miguel feel when Lolo finally comes upstairs to their apartment? How do you know?
He is happy and excited. He yells, "He's coming, He's coming"! He shows Lolo all the rooms and his drawings.
What is a Bodega?
a small store
What kind of artist does Miguel want to be?
a cartoonist-draw cartoons
Give one character trait for Lolo. Give an example.
loner
loyal
loving
What is Mami and Papi's perspective of Miguel's drawings?
waste of time
How does Miguel try to butter up his parents so they will let him join art club?
He walks Tio Diego home.
He sweeps the floor, restocks the shelves and bags groceries without being asked.
Why is the Bodega important to Miguel's family?
They built this business so that Miguel could have a great future.
How does Miguel convince his parents that he should keep Lolo.
They need him to catch mice.
Describe how Miguel's parents feelings toward Lolo change from the beginning of the story until now.
At first they didn't want him to stay. He had fleas and he would be too much work. They didn't think Miguel would take care of him. They like him now. He got a clean bill of health from the vet-healthy and no fleas. He catches mice and keeps their Bodega more safe.
What is Miguel's perspective of his drawings?
His greatest love. What he wants to do when he grows up.
How does Lolo feel about his experience at the vet?
He is scared and doesn't understand why the vet is poking him and squeezing him.
What country did Miguel's family come from?
The Dominican Republic
What is Miguels problem in the story?
His parents think that his art is a waste of time. He wants to join art club but his parents say no. They want him to work in the bodega.
How has Lolo helped Miguel?
He has become a friend. He is someone Miguel can talk to about his problems.
Describe the difference between Miguel and Lolo's perspective of going to the vet.
Miguel is excited to get Lolo checked out and get to have a cat. He is having fun racing his friend down the sidewalk.
Lolo is scared that he will be homeless again and racing is scary. He has only raced to escape danger. Never for fun.
How are Tio Diego and Lolo similar and how are they different?
They both are popular at the Bodega. Everyone talks to them.
Lolo wants to be alone. Tio Diego enjoys being with people and talking.