Vocab
This word means: to cut the head off something
Decapitate
What is the main character's name?
Luis Cintron
What is the meaning of "walk down memory lane"?
Recall old memories
What does "harass" mean?
To bother or annoy repeatedly
This words means: an object that survives destruction and is valued for its historic interest
Relic
How long was Luis in juvenile hall?
6 months
What is the gang called that Luis was a part of?
Tiburones
What does "botched" mean?
Badly or clumsily done
This word means: dark or black
Ebony
Why does Luis cry "a flood of tears"?
He is acknowledging how much he misses his mother
When did Luis's problems first starts?
After his mother passed away
What does "sarcastic" mean?
mocking or taunting
This word means: an urban neighborhood composed mostly of people of Hispanic heritage
Barrio
What does Mr. Cintron do with the silverware now?
He polishes everything
What does the title of the story refer to?
The hubcap Luis gives Naomi
DAILY DOUBLE: What does "dismantled" mean?
To take apart
This word means: classic; enduring appeal
Vintage
What is Luis's internal conflict?
He cannot express his grief about his mother
Why was Luis sent to juvenile hall?
Breaks into an elderly woman's house
What does "makeshift" mean?
used as a temporary substitute