vocab
snotty or have a runny nose
mocoso
decorated with raised needlework
embroidered
What did Mama call the neighbor's goldfish
angel de oro
What happened to Miguelito
he disappeared suddenly
What is the name of Francisco's newborn baby BROTHER
Ruben
silly or stupid
tonto
sell goods in small quantities
peddle
What is the name of Francisco's friend that played in the puddles and fished with him?
Miguelito
What did Francisco do with the fish from the puddle?
he gave it to his neighbor
Why was Mama crying while wrapping Christmas presents?
she wanted to give them better gifts
very quickly
rapidly
objects or people damaged by long term exposure to elements
weatherworn
Why couldn't Francisco's family buy the items from the couple?
they were broke too
What did Francisco and his siblings get for Christmas?
a bag of candy
What kind of animal was El Perico's friend, Catarina?
cat
friend or fellow countryman
paisano
to move goods, people, or items in or out of a place illegally
smuggle
How did El Perico die?
Papa hit him with a broom
What did Francisco do when El Perico died?
he cried and prayed
What is the name of Francisco's newborn baby SISTER?
Rorra
a place where someone lives or sleeps
dwelling
a traditional, flat griddle used in Mexican cuisine
comal
Why did Francisco want to prove himself while picking cotton?
he wanted his own cotton sack
Why did Francisco give up picking cotton?
he was too cold
Why was El Perico screeching?
he wanted his friend (Catarina)