Characters
Who are the two cousins in the story?
They are Charlie and Carlitos.
How does Charlie go to school?
He goes to school by subway or bus.
What game does Charlie play at breaktime?
He plays basketball.
What food does Charlie like to eat?
He eats pizzas.
Where does Charlie live?
He lives in the U.S.
How does Carlitos go to school?
He goes to school by bicycle or walking.
What game does Carlitos play at breaktime?
He plays football (soccer).
He likes to eat quesadillas.
Where does Carlitos live?
He lives in Mexico.
What does Carlitos see on the way to school?
He sees dogs and cactuses.
What does Carlitos do after finishing his homework?
He plays outside with his friends (top, marbles, and kite).
Where does Charlie get his pizza?
He gets it after school from a shop.
How do Charlie and Carlitos talk to each other in the story?
They talk to each other by letters.
What kind of buildings does Charlie see every day?
He sees skyscrapers.
What does Charlie do after finishing his homework?
He plays by the stoop with his friends or video games at home.
Where does Carlitos get his quesadillas?
He gets them at home after he helps making them.
Why do they write to each other?
They want to tell each other about what they do everyday.
What kind of land does Carlitos see every day?
He sees fields, farms, and mountains.
What is one thing both cousins enjoy doing after school?
They enjoy spending time with their friends.
How is food shopping different between Charlie and Carlitos?
Charlie shops in a supermarket. Carlitos shop in an outdoor market.