Vocabulary
What does pry mean?
asking too many questions, being nosey or chismosa
Who is the narrator?
Julia
What happens to Olga?
Dies, run over by semi truck
Who is the author?
Erika Sanchez
What does grotesque mean?
very ugly
Who is Olga? Why is she important in the book?
Olga-sister, dead, and mystery with items found
Why does Julia feel guilt?
Name a primary character in the book
Julia, Olga, Ama
What does adversity mean?
challenges in life
What event is Ama planning for Julia?
Quinceanera
How does Julia's perception of Ama change over the chapters?
resentful or annoyed at first and then appreciative or understanding
What city do they live in?
Chicago
What does intricate mean?
detailed
Why does Ama not pick up Olga from work?
Julia gets in trouble at school and principal calls Ama.
What are Julia's beliefs on traditional cultural gender roles?
She considers herself a feminist.
What is Julia's cultural heritage?
Mexican-American
What does melancholic mean?
very sad
What does Ama do for work?
clean houses
What do we learn about Olga?
She portrayed to be innocent for her family, but we later find out she was dating a married man.
What is the name of the town Julia's Dad is from?
Los Ojos