Vocabulary 1
This word means big, large, muscular.
What is "bulky?"
The time and place in a story.
What is "setting".
He was beaten to death by the Alphas.
Who is Miguel
They showed up at Miguel's funeral, but they were not invited.
Who are the Alphas?
Mama's employment; the job she does to earn money.
What is wash clothes for rich people?
A person who leaves their country because of war, violence, etc.
What is "refugee"?
The people in a book.
What are "characters".
He is the main character of the book.
Who is Jaime.
"Little Flea"
Who is Pulguita?
The amount of money Jaime and Angela have to get to and into the USA.
What is about $4,000.
A good resource or benefit; like having the ability to speak more than one language.
What is "asset"?
A safe place or a place of protection.
What is "sanctuary"?
Jaime's cousin; she joins him to go the US.
Who is Angela?
This is where Tia hides the money for the journey to the U.S.
What is the waistband of Jaime and Angela's jeans?
Jaime's favorite hobby.
What is drawing?
To move away from something because you are scared.
What is "cringe"?
A sudden strong feeling of emotions, like guilt or regret.
What is "pang"?
Who is Tomas?
Papa's place of employment.
The place Tomas works.
What is a cattle ranch?
Bumpy or twisted
What is "gnarled"?
A state of confusion or surprise.
What is "bewilderment"?
He drives them to the border with Mexico.
Who is Poncho.
What is Quetzales?
One thing good readers do when they read?
What is.. Ask question, make inferences, summarize
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