definition
amusing
who is Rosaura?
Rosaura is the little girl/daughter in story.
Where does Rosaura go first when she gets to the party, and why?
Rosaura goes right to the kitchen to see if there’s really a monkey at the party since her mother didn’t believe there would be. Rosaura might be thinking that if her mother was wrong about the monkey, she might be wrong about Luciana being her friend, too.
what vocab word is an offensive term used to call someone a coward
sissy
Who is Luciana?
Luciana is Rosaura's "friend" and daughter of Sra. Ines.
Why does Rosaura’s mother seem skeptical of Rosaura attending the party?
Rosaura’s mother seems skeptical because she thinks it’s “a rich people’s party” and Rosaura, as the maid’s daughter, doesn’t belong there. She doesn’t think Luciana really sees her as a friend.
what vocab word means "with a high opinion of one's own importance"
pompously
Who is Herminia?
Herminia is Rosaura's mom.
Why did Rosaura's mother starch Rosaura’s dress? Why is this surprising?
Even though she doesn’t really approve of her going, Rosaura’s mother still makes sure that Rosaura looks her best. This might suggest that she cares about her daughter, and that she cares about what the people at the party will think of her.
boisterous
who is Senora Ines?
Senora Ines is Luciana's mother and the boss of Herminia.
Which two moments of the party does Rosaura seem to consider to be “the best”?
Rosaura’s best moments are passing out the cake and being complimented by the magician. Both of these moments make her feel powerful and superior to the other party guests, and also make her feel like a part of a different social class than she really is; in each, she is compared to a royal or noble person.
what vocab word means "a girl or woman of high, noble status"
countess
Who is the Magician's "partner"?
the monkey
what does Senora Ines give Rosaura at the end of the party? Why?
Senora Ines gives Rosaura two bills (money). This shows Rosaura that Sra Ines did not think of inviting her as a guest to the party, but as a helper/worker.