Round 1 & 2
Who was Alberto Salazar and why was he killed?
A reporter gathering info on Bodega (works for Fischman).
Why do you think Bodega included Chino in the meeting with Vera?
Bodega including Chino into meeting Vera because for Vera could have one of her relatives there next to him. Bodega didn’t have no clue how to reach Blanca or Negra so he reached Chino. He reached me and he could now pass himself off as family.
Why is Negra in the hospital?
Victor beat her.
Who is Fischman?
Another gang lord that is against Bodega.
What is pathos?
An emotional appeal
Why is Blanca so concerned about the death of Salazar?
Blanca is so concerned about the death of Salazar because in the news they said that they have found a bite mark on his shoulder and she knew the only person who is know for biting people is Sapo and she thinks Sapo killed Salazar.
Why does Bodega show Vera his buildings and the art gallery?
He is trying to impress her.
How does Blanca find out about Bodega?
She spoke to Negra.
Where is Nazario taking Chino in this chapter?
To Queens, NY.
What is logos?
A reasonable appeal. Logic.
What is Bodega’s Program?
To send Latinos from Spanish Harlem to school to get an education and eventually build an empire/army of well-educated Latinos.
What does Vera want to learn to do? Why do you think she has a sudden desire to learn these things?
She told bodega told teach her how to roll a joint and shoot a gun. She is excited and is acting impulsively.
What happened at the end of the chapter to Blanca and Chino?
Their apartment burned down.
Who does Nazario take Chino to see?
Mr. Cavalleri, an old Italian mobster.
What is ethos? Give an example.
Trust/credibility.
Name some differences between Bodega and Nazario.
Bodega is the face of the operations, Nazario is the brains.
Nazario is a laywer
Bodega is a drug dealer
What does Vera give to Chino? Do you think he should give it back?
Her wedding ring from the rich Cuban.
Explain how the fire burning down Bodega's building helps his program.
Answers will vary.
Is the person mentioned above going to work with Bodega? What do you think?
Yes, he is going to work with Bodega because he wants a part of the success (money).
Ethos, pathos, and logos are ______ devices.
rhetorical