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This is the nickname the 12-year-old protagonist prefers to go by, instead of her full name.
Carol
In the opening lines, something buzzes too close to Carol's ear in the truck. What is it?
What is a Bee?
This is the full name of Carol's one-year-old baby brother
Luis
This character has dementia
Who is Serge
Is this book told in present tense or past tense? Is it told in first person, second person, or third person POV?
What is present tense and third person
This is the full, formal name Grandpa Serge insists on using for Carol.
Carolina
This is Carol's father, who grew up on this ranch but left as soon as he could.
Who is Raul
This is the 30 year old dog who may or may not be alive as of the beginning of the book
Who is Ines
Where does the character live during the school year?
Where is Albuqueque
The narrator thinks of a nickname for her grandpa but doesnt say it. What is the nickname?
What is Grandpa Cactus
This location is home to Grandpa Serge's sheep ranch.
What is New Mexico USA
The very first word Serge says when he sees Carol
What is Rosa
This is Carol's late grandmother — the name Dad has told Carol never to bring up around Serge
Who is Rosa
The narrator notices lumps on Serge's face and neck that she compares, in a simile, to what?
What are tiny marbles on the skin
What is the name of the character driving the minivan