Vocabulary
Who or what is a gabacho?
A foreigner
What is this an example of?
"I felt like a caterpillar in a yard full of chickens."
Simile
What is Victor's favorite treat?
chocolate-covered frozen banana on a stick
Who or what is a mojado?
An immigrant who comes into the US without papers. The word is meant to be insulting.
What is this an example of?
"The train was an iron beast."
Metaphor
What did Miguel say to Victor before getting caught by the Border Patrol?
He told him to go and leave him behind.
In "You're a Liar!", why is Victor angry with Rico?
Because Rico lied about getting his brother to pay for their passage to El Norte.
What is the meaning of "stationary"?
Not moving or not intended to be moved
What is this an example of?
"His brains are cheese."
Metaphor
How did Julio cross the border?
He floated inside a tunnel to the States.
Victor gets bitten by ...
a rattlesnake
What is the meaning of "perpetual"?
never ending or changing
What is this an example of:
"The bucket reached the bottom of the hole with a loud clang."
Onomatopeia
Why does Victor's corn farming business go out?
Because America sells cheaper corn
Who is Torres?
The Border Patrolman that Rico and Victor meet in the mountains.
What is the meaning of "spite"?
a desire to hurt or annoy or offend someone
What is a repetition of initial constant sounds? Ex. Peter Piper Picked A Peck Of Pickled Peppers.
Alliteration
Where does Victor hide right before he gets caught by the Migra?
a toolbox in the back of a pickup truck
In Baboquivari, who comes after Victor and Rico with an assault rifle?
Jarra