Family
Name all of Miata's family members.
Little Joe, Mom (Alicia), Dad (Jose)
Who helps Miata try to get her skirt back?
Her best friend, Ana
Where are Miata's parents from?
Miata's parents grew up in Mexico.
How does Miata first react when she realizes she left her skirt on the bus?
She panics but tries to hide it from her parents.
Where do Miata and her family live?
How would you describe Miata? How would you describe Ana?
Miata is persistent and determined.
Ana is loyal and nervous.
What type of skirt did Miata lose?
Miata lost a Folklorico skirt.
What is one problem Miata faces while trying to get the skirt back?
The bus has already been locked up at the bus yard.
Why is Miata nervous to tell her mom about the lost skirt?
She knows her mom will be disappointed in her.
What causes Miata to forget her folklorico skirt on the bus?
She is too busy talking to her friends
Why does Miata bring her Folklorico skirt to school?
Miata brings her Folklorico skirt to school because she wants to show her beautiful skirt to her classmates. She's excited to share her culture and she thinks the skirt is pretty.
How do Miata and Ana attempt to get the skirt back?
They sneak into the bus yard.
What surprise did Miata's mom give her?
A beautiful new folklorico skirt.
How does Ana feel about Miata?
Ana loves Miata. She wants to help Miata because she cares about her and she doesn't want Miata to get in trouble.
Why is Miata determined to get the skirt back?
It was a gift from her grandmother and has cultural connections.
What did Miata decide to do with the new skirt?
Wear it with her old skirt.
How does Miata feel about her family? How do you know?
Miata loves her family. She wants to make them proud.
Why does Ana climb onto the busses to find the skirt at the end of the story?
Ana climbs onto the busses even though she feels scared because she wants to help her best friend, Miata. Ana knows that Miata is hurt and wants to help Miata find her skirt.
What does Miata's skirt mean to her?
Miata's skirt is an important part of her culture. It was her mother's from when her mother was a little girl in Mexico.
How does Miata feel at the end of the story?
Happy and relieved.