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Who is Quisqueya?
-From Venezuela
-Has 2 sons in college
-Volunteers at the hospital
-Once lived in California
-Neighbor that lives in the same building as Mayor's family (the Torro's) and Maribel's family (the Rivera's)
-Has red hair
-Is jealous that Mayor's mom Celia is spending more time with Alma and her family
TRUE OR FALSE: Mayor's family went back to Panama often.
FALSE
Once the family moved to the United States, they never returned to Panama.
Melancholy
Having a feeling of sadness
FALSE
She is from Venezuela
TRUE OR FALSE: Arturo wasn't excited about the move to the United States
TRUE
What do the Riveras and Torros do after church on Sundays?
Hang out at the Torro home
This word means formal and dignified
Solemn
What is the name of the place where Alma goes to learn English?
Community House
TRUE OR FALSE: The Torro family are NOT citizens of the US.
FALSE
What new food does Alma find at Dollar Tree, that makes Maribel laugh?
Oatmeal
This word means severe mental or physical pain or suffering
Anguish
TRUE OR FALSE: The Rivera family is from Jalisco.
FALSE
They are from Michoacan
Who is Garrett?
-Mayor's bully
-Kid with the skateboard
-Suspicious kid by the gas station
When Maribel fell, what part of her body did doctor's remove?
Part of her skull
Remorse
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
List one thing you remember about Gustavo Milhojas.
-Born in Guatemala
-Half Guatemalan, half Mexican
-Wife died of breast cancer
-Has 2 children
-Came to the US to make $ to send back to his children
-Works at 2 movie theaters
Who is Professor Shields?
-Instructor at the Community House who teaches Alma English
In chapter 10, what's the REAL reason why Arturo doesn't want to eat out of the metal bowl?
He really wants to go back in time and be home in Mexico.
This word means to address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment.
Reproach
Who is Tia (aunt) Gloria related to?
-She is related to the Torro family (she is Celia's sister and Mayor/Enrique's aunt)
-Rafael's sister-in-law