History
Who was the dictator during the time of this story?
Fidel Castro
Why does Alquilino tell the camp director that their uncle will sponsor them?
So the brothers do not get separated
Who is the main character?
Julian
What unlucky thing happens on New Years Eve?
Julian loses the Big Fish?
How many miles is Miami to Havana?
90
Castro made certain things illegal to buy, so Cubans bought these items on the __________________.
black market
What cereal do they trade for Paco to write the letter from their sponsor?
Rice Krispies
Who was Julian's family cook and handyman?
Bebo
Where does Mami decide to send her three sons?
a camp for Cuban children in Miami
What city do Julian and his brothers fly to?
Miami
How did the Cuban Revolution affect Julian's family?
negatively; it made their life harder and separated their family, took their money
Who is the bully at camp? Name one mean thing he does to the brothers.
Caballo - he makes them sleep in the bathroom; he gets the director to send them to the orphanage; he takes Julian's drawing book.
Who does Alquilino have a crush on?
Angelita
What does Julian's mother sell to buy pork chops?
Her alligator shoes
In what part of the U.S. is Florida located?
The south-eastern United states.
Tomas tells Julian and Angelita that Caballo is like a ________________.
dictator, like Fidel Castro
Why does Julian escape from the camp?
He wants to escape Caballo's bullying and he wants to find his brothers and parents again.
Who is the cook at the camp where the three brothers have to work?
Dolores
What does Julian's mother hide in Julian's suitcase?
The golden swallow with the ruby wings.
What does Julian think Cuba looks like when the director shows him and his brothers a map?
a (green) crocodile
What year did the Cuban Revolution take place?
1958 - 1959
How does Julian change from the beginning of the story?
At first, he is small and weak; his family sees him as too young to understand. At camp, he stands up to Caballo and feels stronger. The he runs away and gradually gets more confidence.
Who is the "doctor" in the restaurant in Miami?
Alejandro de la Vega, dishwasher
How would you describe the camp in Miami?
dirty, disgusting, crowded, horrible