Vocabulary
anxiously
To worry about how something would turn out.
What did Don Ignacio have on his land?
A fine apple tree.
What was Don Arturo and Araceli's plan?
What did Don Ignacio wonder about?
He wondered what he would hear from his foreman.
Describe Don Ignacio's personality. Find evidence in the story to support your answer.
Teacher will decide
declared
something has been announced in a clear way
Who takes care of Don Ignacio's apple tree?
His foreman / Juan Verdades
What did Araceli ask Juan Verdades to have from the ranch?
She said that she would like to have all the apples from el manzano real.
Why did Don Ignacio shake Juan Verdades hand excitedly?
He was excited that he did not lie and he won the bet.
Describe Don Arturo's personality. Find evidence in the story to support your answer.
Teacher will decide.
gloated
to brag about something in a mean way
What object did Don Arturo and Don Ignacio bet?
They bet their ranches.
What happened to Juan Verdades the day before the bet was supposed to end?
He said he would pick the apples.
Who did Juan Verdades say picked the apples?
Describe Araceli's personality. Find evidence in the story to support your answer.
Teacher will decide.
confidently
Why do people call Juan Valdez the name Juan Verdades?
He is truthful. / He cannot tell a lie.
What did Juan Verdades do in front of the dead tree?
He practiced lying.
He was referring to himself.
What is Juan Verdades like? Find evidence in the story to support your answer.
Teacher will decide.
distressed
to feel very sad and helpless
After Don Arturo told his family about he did, what did he think about the bet?
He had made a mistake.
Why did Juan's spirits rose for a moment?
He saw how happy Araceli was.
What is the theme of the story?
To always tell the truth.
What's so special about el manzano real? Find evidence from the story to support your answer.
It gave sweeter and more flavorful fruit than any other tree in the country. (p. 501)