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What is the main characters name?
Merci
Name at least one antagonist in the story
The soccer team captain
The school girls
Is Rolli good at painting?
No
Where do Merci and Roli go to school?
Seaward Pines School
Why does Merci have to paint the schools gym?
Because her dad exchanged the tuition for painting.
What is the relationship between Papi and Mami?
What is her brother interested in?
Science/academics
What is a theme of this story?
Not everything appears as it seems.
"Try to let this idea into your thick cranium. Papi chose to be invisible today so you won’t ever have to be."
What is one of Merci's flaws?
Somewhat selfish/immature. She is not good at controlling her emotions.
What is the secretary's name?
Mrs. McDaniels
What was the climax of the story?
The climax occurs when Merci is upset at Papi for not defending himself to the soccer captain.
What does Rolli do to cheer Merci up?
He talks to her, cannonballs into the water, and then challenges her to a race.
Why is the title important?
Because its Merci's dad's business and Merci wants to take over when she is older.
What examples in the story show that the family's culture is important?
- Eat traditional food
- Blend language between Spanish and English
- Company Name
What is the exposition of "Sol Painting"
Characters: Papi, Rolli, Merci
Setting: Papi's van