THE ATTACK
What is the name of Emilio's twin brother?
José
What does Papi sell from his food cart?
Burritos
What was Alina celebrating at the beginning of the story?
Her 12th birthday.
If something is manicured, what does it look like?
Neatly cut or trimmed.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
What medical condition does Tony have?
Epilepsy
What is the name of Papi's daughter?
Alex
What happened to Alina’s father?
He was deported.
What is a commotion?
A noisy disturbance or a lot of confusion and activity.
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
A bat
Why does Emilio call 911?
Tony is having a seizure and is holding a knife, so Emilio calls for help.
Why does Alex not want to go to work with Papi at first?
She is embarrassed that her father is a food-cart vendor and thinks her friends have more impressive jobs to visit.
Who is Doña Sánchez, also called la gran madre?
A woman who helps immigrant families and becomes a legal guardian for children.
What is guardianship?
The legal responsibility for taking care of someone who cannot care for themselves.
What is the fastest animal in the world?
The peregrine falcon
Why does Emilio feel guilty after Tony is arrested?
He thinks that calling 911 caused the terrible events that followed.
What does the pink tin labeled “Alex's College Fund” show about Papi?
He wants Alex to go to college and is working and saving money to help make that possible.
Why did Alina pretend that her father was simply away on a business trip?
She did not want to accept or face the painful truth about what happened to him.
What does novelty mean?
Newness; something that is new or unusual.
Which animal has fingerprints that are very similar to humans?
Koalas
Why does José decide to move to Mexico even though he doesn't want to?
He sees that Emilio feels relieved about leaving, so he decides to accept the move for both of them.
How does Alex's attitude toward her father change during the story?
At first she is embarrassed by his job, but she comes to appreciate his hard work, kindness, and love for her. After his death, she understands how much his customers valued him too.
At the end of the story, why does Alina laugh when Mami says, “I’m not ready”?
She feels relieved and happy because Mami decides not to give Doña Sánchez custody of the children.
In Band-Aid, Alina goes to a parochial school. What does parochial mean in this context?
Related to a church parish or church.
Which animal can sleep while standing up?
A horse