Garza family
Which of the Garza sisters is considered the "know it all"?
Juanita
What do the Garza sisters call their grandma? The word for "grandma" in Spanish is not a sufficient answer.
Abuelita Remedios
"LeBron is as tall as the empire state building."
Simile (uses like or as)
What is the technical name for a dead body?
Cadaver
How many kids does Ms. Welty have?
Which of the Garza sisters has a favorite blue silk dress with a bow on it?
Pita
What is the name of the huge dog that jumps on Odilia?
Cerberus/Serberus
Find an example of figurative language from Chapter 15 of the book.
Did you find it?
Which vocab word has this definition? "A distinct atmosphere, a spiritual energy field, a neurological symptom, or modern slang for someone's unique charisma"
Aura
What's a food Ms. Welty often eats during class?
Apple slices, hard boiled eggs, protein bars
At the beginning of Chapter 6, what town do the Garza sisters arrive in?
El Sacrificio
What is the name of the dead man?
Gabriel Perdido
At the beginning of Chapter 8, a simile is used to compare Juanita’s hat to what?
A “miniature flying saucer”
Which vocab word has this definition? "A real optical phenomenon where light bends through layers of air at different temperatures to create a displaced or false image."
Mirage
How many degrees does Ms. Welty have, and which universities are they from?
3; an Associate's Degree from Cabrillo College, a Bachelor's Degree from UC Berkeley, and a Master's Degree from UC Berkeley
What is Papá's real name?
Ernesto
What is the name of the little boy who is also the chupacabras?
Chencho
Which of these phrases from Chapter 7 is NOT a simile?
A. “Look at him mugging for the camera, like a possum with a mouthful of worms.”
B. “Her house was large and impeccably landscaped, like the houses in the more affluent neighborhoods of Eagle Pass, with a beautiful garden of flowering plants and herbs.”
C. “Immediately, the enchanting woman began doting on us, like a tiny yellow butterfly, fluttering about.”
D. “We dozed blissfully in the scented water until we looked like prunes…”
B. “Her house was large and impeccably landscaped, like the houses in the more affluent neighborhoods of Eagle Pass, with a beautiful garden of flowering plants and herbs.”
What is the difference between folklore and myth?
Folklore is the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth. Myth is a popular story from the past that uses supernatural beings and events to explain a practice, belief, or natural event.
What kind of sneakers does Ms. Welty often wear to school?
Nike Air Ones; Hokas
What is the name of the Garza sisters' hometown?
Eagle Pass, Texas
The "wily warlock" who disguises himself as a donkey is "officially" called what in folklore?
A nagual
Find two metaphors in Chapter 18 of the book
Did you find them?
What is the difference between something being implausible and something being indistinguishable?
Implausible = unlikely, hard to believe, or not reasonable
Indistinguishable = impossible to see, hear, or recognize as different when compared to something else
What does Ms. Welty call us when we're learning new vocab?
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