Anita's Perspective
In Chapter 3, Anita becomes more aware of danger when adults do this whenever she enters the room.
Stop talking?
In Chapter 3, Mami becomes more anxious because of this political threat.
he dictatorship / SIM
In Chapter 3, Anita notices that families in the compound are doing this more frequently.
leaving the country
In Chapter 3, this boy’s family leaves suddenly, increasing Anita’s suspicion.
Oscar
A type of tree that fits in your hand.
Palm tree
In Chapter 4, Anita feels more afraid because she notices adults doing this more often.
whispering
In Chapter 4, Papi becomes more secretive because he is involved in this.
political resistance
In Chapter 4, the compound feels more tense because of these new limitations.
stricter rules
Who does Oscar and Sammy "not see" according to Chucha
Tio Toni
The 16th letter of the alphabet
P
Anita feels confused in Chapter 3 because adults refuse to do this.
explain what’s happening
Lucinda prepares to leave the country in Chapter 3 for this reason.
to escape danger
Across both chapters, the compound becomes filled with this emotion.
fear
At the end of Chapter 4, Mami takes away what from Anita.
Her Diary
Largest U.S. State
Alaska
Across Chapters 3 and 4, Anita’s perspective shifts because she realizes this about her family’s situation.
they are in danger
The family’s silence in Chapter 4 shows they are trying to protect Anita from this.
frightening information
Anita realizes something is wrong when she notices this pattern among neighbors.
families disappearing without explanation
These people have diplomatic immunity and moves in next door to Anita.
The Washburns
This many cities are named "Indianapolis"
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Anita’s childhood innocence fades most clearly when she recognizes this truth about the world around her.
What is that she cannot trust what adults say or hide?
Mami and Papi’s behavior across both chapters reveals this deeper fear.
the government may target their family
The compound symbolizes this larger theme in the story.
the illusion of safety under dictatorship
Anita does this at the end of each day in her diary
Erase the page
The number of tattoos Ms. Logan has.
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