The Circuit
This is the main topic of the short stories in this collection.
A migrant's experiences with his family as they move from place to place.
This is the main character
Josh
Why doesn't Troy believe that the school has called his sister?
How did Esperanza help Marta during the immigration sweep?
She gave her an apron
What are the three ingredients in an Introduction
Hook, TAG Thesis
This is how Panchito feels about moving.
He dislikes it.
Josh travels to California for this reason
His father is in Jail
What did Grandma Hill leave behind that she has to come and pick up
A box of puppies
"The whole valley breathes" is an example of what type of language?
A metaphor
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
The words like or as
This is what Mr. Lima does to make Panchito feel dizzy
He makes him read from an english book.
This is how Josh feels when he first gets to Holly and Nicole's house
He thought he would be bored.
Who said "You'll be heading straight into the forest. That's more dangerous than staying put."
This was the topic of Esperanza's nightmare
A bear smothering her.
What does the L in CPSL stand for?
Lesson learned
This is what they originally do when the school bus arrives
They run away and hide
To help shed his skin
What was Rascal chasing when she ran away?
A fox
As a reward for protecting Esperanza's family, Miguel had asked for what
A train ride
What is the name of a word or object in a book that stands for something outside the book
Symbol
This is the theme of the Circuit
How did Josh and Holly get to the river
They Ziplined
What was the name of the man who picked them up at the end?
Tom Williams
How long does Esperanza spend away from Abuelita
Almost a year
What is the term for a Novel told in the form of letters between two characters?
Epistolary Form