Learning The Game (Ch. 10)
Why doesn't Francisco like summer vacation?
Francisco doesn't get to enjoy his summer like the students in his class. Francisco has to work until November.
6. Why do you think Francisco finally stood up to Carlos?
I believe Francisco stood up to Carlos after witnessing Don Gabriel stand up to Diaz.
What sort of things did Francisco write in his notebook?
In Francisco's notebook he writes new English words along with the definition. He also wrote math and spelling grammar.
How does Francisco spend his summer?
Francisco spent his summer working.
What lesson about life and dignity does Francisco learn from the worker Gabriel?
Sometimes all you have is your dignity and no one can take that away.
Why did the boys have trouble falling asleep?
His little brothers were up whispering and giggling. Maybe they were excited like Francisco to be living in a house.
Why doesn't Francisco enjoy playing with Carlos?
Francisco does not like playing with Carlos because Carlos doesn't let anyone else make the rules to the game.
Why didn't the family go back to Mr. Sullivan's vineyards?
Papa did not want them to live in Mr. Sullivan's old garage again.
What did Rorra do with Francisco's pennies?
Rorra bought two gum balls with Francisco's pennies.
How many children does Don Gabriel have?
Don Gabriel has three children.
According to Papa, what happened during the Mexican Revolution?
The rich farm owners treated the laborers like slaves.
Why were those two coins special?
The 1910 Lincoln Head penny was from papa and was a reminder for the year he was born. the 1865 Indian Head penny was from Carl.
How many children are in Francisco's family at this time?
Five boys and a girl. They have six children in Francisco's family!
How did Carl and Francisco become best friends?
Carl and Francisco became best friends when they realized they both collected pennies.
What happened to the house and what was lost?
The gas attendant gave the boys gasoline rather than kerosene. When filling the stove with gasoline it caught on fire when mama lit the match to the stove. Every thing was lost the house was burnt to the ground by the time the fire department arrived.