Family and Friends
Which family friend comes to visit Arturo for the summer?
Carmen Sánchez
What’s the name of the family restaurant?
La Cocina de la Isla
Who is the main antagonist trying to build Pipo Place?
Wilfrido Pipo
How does Arturo embarrass himself in front of Carmen?
Professes his feelings and she nervously backs away
Who inspires Arturo and Carmen with poetry about Cuba?
José Martí
Who inspires Arturo with stories of Cuba?
Abuela
What day is the restaurant closed?
Sunday
How do Arturo and his family protest Pipo Place?
Organize a protest with signs and pamphlets
What does Abuela give Arturo to help him be brave?
Box of letters from Abuelo
What city does the story take place in?
Canal Grove, Miami
What kind of restaurant does Arturo’s family own?
Cuban
What job does Arturo wish he could do in the restaurant?
Cook
How does the community feel about Pipo Place?
Angry
What does Arturo want to be when he grows up?
Chef like Mom
When are family stories most often shared in the Zamora family?
Every Sunday at the restaurant
Who encourages everyone to work together during hard times?
Abuela
Who is the head chef at La Cocina?
Cari (Arturo's mom)
Who visits Wilfrido Pipo’s office in disguise?
Arturo and Carmen
When facing challenges, what do the Zamoras always do?
Stick together and help each other
Who wrote the letters in the cigar box?
Abuelo
Who is Arturo’s best friend?
Mop
What’s the worst restaurant chore, according to Arturo?
Washing dishes
What is Pipo Place supposed to be?
Skyscraper complex
What nickname does the family give the restaurant’s dishwasher?
El Monstruo
What is the theme of the Zamora family?
Family and community