Characters
Plot
Vocab
Mixed Bag
100

Who is Quisqueya?

-From Venezuela
-Has 2 sons in college
-Volunteers at the hospital
-Once lived in California
-Neighbor that lives in the same building as Mayor's family (the Torro's) and Maribel's family (the Rivera's)
-Has red hair
-Is jealous that Mayor's mom Celia is spending more time with Alma and her family 

100

TRUE OR FALSE: Mayor's family went back to Panama often.

FALSE

Once the family moved to the United States, they never returned to Panama. 

100

Melancholy

Having a feeling of sadness 

100
TRUE OR FALSE: Quisqueya is from El Salvador.

FALSE
She is from Venezuela

200

TRUE OR FALSE: Arturo wasn't excited about the move to the United States

TRUE

200

What do the Riveras and Torros do after church on Sundays?

Hang out at the Torro home 

200

This word means formal and dignified

Solemn

200

What is the name of the place where Alma goes to learn English?

Community House

300

TRUE OR FALSE:  The Torro family are NOT citizens of the US.

FALSE

300

What new food does Alma find at Dollar Tree, that makes Maribel laugh? 

Oatmeal

300

This word means severe mental or physical pain or suffering 

Anguish

300

TRUE OR FALSE: The Rivera family is from Jalisco.

FALSE

They are from Michoacan

400

Who is Garrett?

-Mayor's bully
-Kid with the skateboard
-Suspicious kid by the gas station 

400

When Maribel fell, what part of her body did doctor's remove?

Part of her skull 

400

Remorse

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

400

List one thing you remember about Gustavo Milhojas. 

-Born in Guatemala
-Half Guatemalan, half Mexican
-Wife died of breast cancer
-Has 2 children
-Came to the US to make $ to send back to his children
-Works at 2 movie theaters

500

Who is Professor Shields?

-Instructor at the Community House who teaches Alma English

500

In chapter 10, what's the REAL reason why Arturo doesn't want to eat out of the metal bowl?

He really wants to go back in time and be home in Mexico. 

500

This word means to address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. 

Reproach 

500

Who is Tia (aunt) Gloria related to?

-She is related to the Torro family (she is Celia's sister and Mayor/Enrique's aunt)

-Rafael's sister-in-law