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Where did Reyna, Carlos, and Mago live when they came to the US?
Highland Park
Northeast Los Angeles
What is Papi's real name?
Natalio Grande
What last name did Reyna had to use at school and why?
"Here in this country, we only use one last name. See here," He said, showing me the roster. "You are enrolled as Reyna Grande." (pg.171)
What was Papi worried about when the kids were about to start school?
"He was worried about something else. 'Don't tell anyone you're here illegally,' he warned us." (pg.165)
Why couldn't the children play outside?
"We didn't know anyone else, and because of the gang members in the area, Papi wouldn't allow to go too far." (pg. 174)
Why did Papi throw Carlos into the tub?
"Papi went to the bathroom and turned on the water in the bath tub. He came back for Carlos. 'I told you not to wet yourself again, and now you are going to pay for it'." (pg.178)
What was the teacher's assistant's name?
Mr. Lopez
True or False?
Reyna would be starting the fourth grade in September 1985?
False.
She would be starting fifth grade.
When did Reyna fear her father the most?
"I don't know what it was about Papi that sometimes he could be nice, and other times, like when he was drinking he would become a different person, one who yelled and hit. That father scared me." (pg.170)
Why can't Papi take Reyna to school?
"Since Papi was here illegally, he'd said he couldn't risk losing his job by taking days off or arriving late to work just to walk me to my school." (pg.170)
What did Papi say would happen if they didn't get good grades?
True or false?
Mila liked when Reyna called her "mama Mila"?
False.
"Just call me Mila. I'm not your mom so you can't call me Mama. Just Mila, okay?" (pg.185)
What did Reyna do back in Iguala when her tooth ached?
"In Mexico, Abuelita Chinta had given me mint leaves to chew on when my molar started to bother me." (pg.184)
What did Papi promise Reyna at the beach?
"As he had promised, never once did he let me go." (pg. 169)
What did the kids at school tease Reyna about?
Her name.
"But she's so little, how can she be a queen, and a big one at that?" (pg.172)
What was the name of the neighbor and what languages did she speak?
Mrs. Giuliano spoke Italian and English.
What school did Mago and Carlos go to?
Luther Burbank Junior High School