synonm/antonym
The opposite of hot
what is cold?
When Amada and Michi walk by the tortilla shop, they notice that the cooks’ hands blur like hummingbird wings as they work the dough over the griddle. What does this tell the reader about the cooks?
The cooks worked quickly
The narrator says that most of the runners fall down during the race, exhausted. What does the word exhausted mean as it is used in the play?
weary or tired from the race.
Name three characters in the story
Sonny
Smilin' Jack
Mama
Neighbors
a word part added to the end of a base word that changes the meaning of the word.
what is a suffix?
an antonym for early.
what is late?
Why is the setting of California important to the story?
California has work for Papá
Which words best describe Young John?
Why does Smilin’ Jack tell Sonny about his home in Mississippi?
to show that he understands the problem Sonny is facing
This word means without a home.
what is homeless?
what is courageous?
Michi
What happens at the end of the play?
Atalanta goes to China and Young John goes to the Pyramids
What was Sonny’s job while working for the coal man in the beginning of the story?
Jump down and drag the sacks into the alleys then shovel the coal down the chutes.
This word means full of poison.
What is poisonous?
What is strong?
What does the word farewell most likely mean as it is used in the story?
goodbye
What is the theme of the play?
people should be allowed to plan their own lives.
why is Sonny's mother worried?
Sonny's mother is worried because she has been let go from her job.
This word means full of hope.
What is hopeful?
synonm for quick
what is fast?
Why does Amada like to hold her special rock?
It reminds her of Mexico.
what happens during the race?
Atalanta and Young John run together and tie for first place
What is the style of music is used in the story?
The style of music used in the story in jazz music.
This word means not getting paid enough.
What is underpaid?