Vocab
Definition of sever
to put an end to; to break off; to divide by cutting or slicing
He likes art and is best friends with Sapo. Caught with Bodega to do work with him.
Julio Mercado
In Round One, when Blanca watches the news who does she suspect of who killed Salazar?
Sapo
How is the theme of identity shown in the novel?
Their nicknames help others recognize who they are. Every nickname has meaning as to what they have done and what they do.
What is the name of Negra's husband?
Victor
Definition of alleviate
to make suffering less severe; to provide physical relief
She is different from the other girls in her neighborhood. She is religious and very smart. Chino's girlfriend.
Blanca
In Round Three, who does Bodega take his anger on for not having a nice enough suit?
Chino
How is the theme of loyalty shown in the novel?
Chino remains loyal to Bodega even though he never really wanted to be associated with him in the first place. He stuck with Bodega till his death. Sapo and Nene also remain loyal to Bodega. Bodega just wants the peoples' loyalty in the neighborhood when he gives them an apartment.
Who was the one who really killed Alberto Salazar?
Neñe
Definition of cultivated
refined and well educated; cultured
Bodega's cousin. Not smart but good at fighting. Likes to repeat song lyrics.
Neñe
In Round Six, what does Chino salvage from the fire that burned down his apartment?
Vera's ring
How is the theme of culture played throughout the novel?
Blanca is very religious. When Chino goes to church bad things happen. Bodega compares himself to God because of his nobility and how he gives the Hispanic people apartments.
What college do Blanca and Chino go to?
Hunter College
Definition of condemn
Express disapproval of, typically in public; censure; to sentence someone to a particular punishment, especially death
She does not like to act or look Hispanic. Changed her name. She shot her husband.
Pastor Vasquez
How is the theme of race played throughout the novel?
Mr. Blessington, a white teacher, gets into a fight with Sapo because he only teaches history about white people. Chino argues with police officer, DeJesus, over race where Chino is Puerto Rican and DeJesus is Cuban.
What is the name of the Latino teacher that always encourages the students at Julia de Burgos
Mr. Tapia
Definition of ruddy
(of a person’s face) having a healthy red color; having a reddish color
Teacher that Sapo bit. Teaches history about white people even though the school is named after a Hispanic person.
Mr. Blessington
Nazario, Vera, and Neñe
How is theme of hopes and dreams played throughout the novel?
Chino wants to achieve the American Dream. Sapo's dream is to be like Bodega and take over his spot. Bodega and Nazario both had the same dream of being with Vera.
What are the names of the two police officers that questioned Chino?
Ortiz and DeJesus.