Plot & Events
Where does Jose Angelico die?
Police station
Who runs the mission school in Behala?
Father Julliard
How do the police treat Raphael and the dumpsite workers during the arrest?
Aggressive and rudely
How does Grace describe Jose Angelico?
He's kind, hardworking, gentle, and honest.
"It was a Thursday afternoon when Jun came by, with the two boys I hardly knew."
Father Julliard
What accusation had been made against Jose Angelico?
He was accused of robbing the Vice President of $6M
What does Father Julliard do for Rat that breaks the rules?
He gives Rat food after hours
According to the text, what do the police believe about the people that live at the dumpsite?
They believe that the people are garbage.
Where does Pia Dante live and how often does Angelico see her?
Pia Dante lives with a foster family. He sees her once a week.
"This is going to be very difficult to write about, the next part, but it's only me that can."
Raphael
Why are the boys visiting the mission school in Chapter 1?
They want to use the computer
What role does Grace play in the story?
She gives us info about Jose Angelico
How was Angelico connected to the vice president?
He worked as his houseboy
Who adopted Jose Angelico?
Dante Jerome Olondriz
"Boy, that's all you are, that's what all of you are. You are a piece of garbage. What are you?"
Police
Summarize Raphael's arrest in a few sentences
Raphael is forcefully taken by police; He screams for help; Gardo tries to save Raphael, etc.
After thinking "So, am I garbage?" Raphael compares the dumpsite people to the police. What advantage does he notice the boys have over the police?
They have the main piece of evidence; They are the one thing the police are looking for; They successfully lied to the police
How was Angelico connected to the Olondriz family?
He was adopted by them
TRUE or FALSE: Angelico served as a chef in the president's household.
FALSE
"He had a very quiet voice. He didn't smoke. He took a little brandy at the weekend, but not so much."
Grace
Describe Raphael's interrogation IN DETAIL (at least two specifics)
He is beaten; dangled from a window; He soils himself; He is screamed at
Describe Father Julliard's original assignment. How does his decision to stay affect the boys? (Short answer, with your group)
Answers vary
Based on part II, do you believe that the book shows a theme of power vs powerlessness? Why? Use examples?
Varies
Why does Angelico's relationships to the vice president and Olondriz family matter in the investigation? Explain
Social class, possible motive, conflict of interest, insider information, etc.
"Four, sir, honestly - I promise."
Raphael