vocab
(Mexican) laborer
bracero
contractor
contratista
Why was Francisco nervous to start school again after the summer?
he was nervous about speaking/hearing English again
Why was Francisco feeling sad on the last day of school
he had to work over the summer
What did Gabriel tell the contratista
I am not an animal
a tenant farmer who works land owned by another, paying rent with a share of the crop produced rather than cash
sharecropper
a person who lives, settles, or stays in a particular place
residents
What did the contratista want Gabriel to do
he wanted him to till the crops and pull the heavy machine
What game would Francisco, his brothers, Carlos, and Manuelito play
kick-the-can
Who gave Francisco his 2 favorite pennies
his dad and his friend
a building or set of buildings used to house soldiers or laborers
barrack
rights, possessions, or qualities that are impossible to take away
inalienable
What would Francisco do during lunch with his teacher, Mr. Lema
Mr. Lema would teach him English
What happened to Gabriel after the fight with the contratista
he got fired and sent back to Mexico
What grade is Francisco starting at the end of the book?
8th grade
scoundrel or rascal
sinverguenza
being provided, equipped, or supplied with a quality, ability, or asset, often naturally or by birth
endowed
What instrument did Mr. Lema teach Francisco
trumpet
What does Francisco keep in his librito
the things he's learning in English (words, grammar rules, etc.)
What did Francisco have to study and memorize for school?
the declaration of independence
iron or steel coated with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rust and corrosion
galvanized
BONUS: What kind of music does Francisco like?
corridos
What job did Roberto get?
a janitor at school
Where did Francisco say he was born in case la migra came
Colton, CA
What happened to Francisco at the end of the book?
he was taken by la migra