Vocabulary
An object serving from an earlier time; artifact.
What is a relic?
The proper noun used for the United States according to Reyna.
What is "El Otro Lado" (The Other Side)?
The unflattering name Reyna and her siblings often heard used toward them.
What are "orphans" of "huerfanitos"?
The name Reyna's grandmother preferred to call her.
What is "Regina"?
on February 24, 1821, the first Mexican flag was made by this person.
Who is Jose Magdaleno Ocampo?
A serious quality or manner; commands respect.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
What is "The Man Behind the Glass"?
Name both grandparents that Reyna and her siblings went to live with.
Who are Abuelo Augurio and Abuela Evila?
Person who said, "How much longer are you going to keep that boy out there in the middle of nowhere?"
Who is Abuelita Chinta?
Reyna's age when her mother left the second time.
What is seven?
To look exhausted; worn out; emaciated.
What is haggard?
Not a Grande, but a sibling.
Who is Leonardo?
What was unique about Reyna's grandparent's sleeping arrangement?
What is not sleeping in the same room?
Name Natalio uses when he refers to Reyna.
What is "Chata"?
What Reyna's family sorely needed in their home.
What is levity?
Corrugated metal, poverty, love.
What is Abuelita Chinta's shack/home?
Bones Carlos broke while playing soccer.
Who is Carlos?
The reason Reyna did not attend UC Irvine.
What is her father wouldn't sign the acceptance letter?
Spell the word that means: to make (something bad or unpleasant) worse.
What is e-x-a-c-e-r-b-a-t-e?
Name of Reyna's dog.
Who is _________?
a) Robocopb) Astro
c) Pelon
How Natalio injured his leg at work.
What is he fell off of a ladder?
The book that caused Reyna to think: How did you know? How did you know this is how I felt?
What is The House on Mango Street?
The length of Carlos's relationship with his baby's mama.
What is 18 months?