Everything Oscar
Why is Oscar considered "un-Dominican"
he's nerdy and can't talk to women
What is Lola's first boyfriend's name?
Aldo
What causes the Gangster to dump Beli?
Her pregnancy
Who was the US-backed dictator of the Dominican Republic from the 30s-60s
Rafael Trujillo
What are two things you should do before performing a lane change while driving?
signal/check blind spots
What do Oscar and Ana have in common?
A love of sci fi and other geeky stuff
Besides her weight, what about Lola's appearance does Beli criticize ?
her goth aesthetic
What event causes Beli to leave school?
getting caught with Jack in the closet
What is the name of the original indigenous people of the Carribean?
Taino or Arawak
Name at least three things you should NOT put in a microwave
Metal, aluminum foil, eggs, styrofoam, plastic, raw spicy peppers, uncovered pasta sauces,
Solution: don't use microwaves
Oscar is described as a "paraguayo." What does that mean?
Someone who just watches the party
How is Max, the boy Lola dates while in the DR, different from Lola's first boyfriend?
he loves her for who she is (including her skin)
What is the result of Beli's beating?
She miscarries
Oscar's bad luck with women, Lola and Beli's bad luck with men, Beli's breast cancer, and their family's bad luck in general are attributed to what?
the fuku
What is the one thing you should say if you are being interrogated by the police?
"lawyer"
What creature does Oscar call himself?
a morlock
Where does Lola want to take Oscar and run away too?
Dublin
What are Beli's three heartbreaks?
Jack, the Gangster, and getting beaten
What is the point of Yunior's elaborate footnote about the assassination of Galindez?
That writers and dictators are natural enemies
How is a charter school different from a traditional public school?
Charter schools receive public money (taxpayer money) but do not strictly follow state-mandated rules
Why can't Oscar fit in Rutgers besides his continued bad luck with women?
The white nerds are racist and the Dominican guys think he's too nerdy and un-masculine
What disturbing act does Beli do to manipulate Lola?
fake cry
Jack is embarrassed about his tryst with Beli because she is a "prieta." What does this mean?
Beli has dark skin
What is the original native name of the DR / Haiti (Hispaniola)
Quisqeya
a personal account that allows you to withdraw money (without paying a penalty) as well as save and plan for retirement is called
a ROTH IRA