Characters
Why was Mayor grounded?
-He hit Garrett
-He didn't tell his dad he stopped playing soccer
Where did the Torro family get the money for their new car?
-From Celia's sister Gloria
-Gloria received a divorce settlement
Where is Nelia from?
Puerto Rico
What did Mayor buy Maribel for Christmas?
A red scarf
Who is Quisqueya?
-Neighbor who lives in the apartment complex with the Riveras and the Toros
-Has "the most unnatural shade of red hair"
What happened on Christmas Day that brought all of the neighbors together?
-The heat in the apartment went out
-Everyone gathered in the Torro's apartment for warmth
Why was Mayor embarrassed for his mom?
-Rafael (his dad) treated her badly (yelled at her, grabbed her wrists) during an argument
What kind of car did the Torro family purchase?
Will take:
-Volkswagen Rabbit
-Used car that cost $2000
This minor character is the landlord of the apartment complex where the Rivera family lives
Fito
What did Garrett do when Alma confronted her?
-Threatened her by making a gun with his fingers
When Alma went to report Garrett at the police station, why didn't Alma tell the police officer about Maribel's brain injury?
She did not want his pity; she only wanted his help
How is a car a symbol of the American Dream?
-Freedom
-Mobility
-Success/Progress
-Status
Where is Fito from originally (what country)?
Paraguay
Why didn't Alma tell Arturo what happened to Maribel?
Name ALL of the "FANBOYS"
(HINT: "FANBOYS" are conjunctions)
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So
What is a compound sentence?
Compound sentences are sentences with two or more independent clauses connected by conjunctions
Why did Fito originally want to come to America?
-To pursue a boxing career (following his trainer)
TRUE OR FALSE: Mayor punches Garrett in the face.
FALSE.
He was AIMING for his face, but missed and punched him in the neck.
What did the ladder symbolize in chapter 13?
-The ladder symbolizes change and the uncertainty associated with change
-Holding the ladder symbolizes an attempt to keep someone safe.
-Alma’s guilt
What country is Quisqueya from?
Venezuela
Why did Nelia come to Delaware?
-Cheaper to start her business
-Started a theater company
Why did Mayor tell Quisqueya off?
-He was mad that Quisqueya was talking bad about Maribel
-She was being condescending when talking about Maribel
What was Nelia's dream?
-To become a star
-To become an actress (the next Rita Moreno)
In chapter 13, Alma has a flashback about Maribel cooking before she had the accident. What is the food item that she was making?
Bunuelos