Fresh out of law school, Nazario convinced Bodega to sell these as a front for selling drugs.
What are hot dogs?
200
The confidence Chino recognizes in these two characters emphasizes the idea that immigrants and their succeeding generations have rarely been taught to take pride in their heritage.
Who are Bodega and Sapo?
300
The last place one might find this female character is in a church.
Who is Negra?
300
Bodega's obsession with this character could be described as his main internal conflict.
Who is Vera?
300
"Ya know, Chino. At least I admit I only think about myself. But you, you play it off as if you really care about other people when in fact it's always been you..."
Who is Sapo?
300
Blanca and Chino attend this college.
What is Hunter College?
300
Chino's internal conflict about lying to this character helps to establish the theme that the truth will set you free.
Who is Blanca?
400
When Vera wanted a divorce from him, she took matters into her own hands.
Who is John Vidal?
400
An internal conflict that has plagued Chino from a young age is his lack of love for this character.
Who is Chino (himself)?
400
"I got a black magic woman. A black magic woman."
Who is Nene?
400
When Sapo gives Chino drugs and money to hide, he usually hides them in a box of this cereal brand?
What is Apple Jacks?
400
These two characters could be said to represent the greed and corruption of the American Dream.
Who are Vera and Nazario?
500
Willie Bodega's cousin, Nene, has a great deal of physical power. Just ask this reporter.
Who is Alberto Salazar?
500
The external conflict between these two characters resulted in a nasty stabbing.
Who are Victor and Negra?
500
"From what Mami tells me, that woman [Vera] is so stuck up, one day she is going to wake up a mirror."
Who is Negra?
500
Nazario inspires Chino by taking him to this type of museum.
What is Salsa?
500
In the characters of Blanca and Dona Ramonita, the reader can see how the people of Spanish Harlem have often relied on this.