Character Basics
The sports team that Jillian plays on at Rawlings.
What is softball?
The word that "everyone" says at Rawlings.
What is Sketchy?
Name of the Holiday that is continually talked about throughout the readings.
What is Noche Buena?
The family member that told Lizet she should "quit talking like a white girl"
Who is Leidy?
The name of the hall that Ethan is an RA in that Lizet has never been in.
What is Donald Hall?
The place that Leidy works.
What is a salon?
The state that Lizet's school is in.
What is New York?
The name of Lizet's Uncle (her dad's brother).
Who is Tio Fito?
The first thing Lizet's mom said when she picked her up from the airport.
What is "You're so skinny"?
Name of the restaurant that Jillian studies at for her cram study sessions.
What is Manolo's?
Ethnicity of Lizet.
What is cuban?
The Rawlings tradition before the first scheduled exam.
What is sticking your head out of the nearest window at midnight and screaming.
The name of Lizet's dad's roommate.
Who is Rafael?
Leidy said that Omar was calling Lizet at the house. This person was actually the one who was calling the house.
Who is Lizet's father?
The thing that made Lizet think of Jillian in the beginning of Chapter 18.
What is the menu at the restaurant?
The American name given to the child that was in the international custody battle.
The event Ethan takes Lizet to for his RA event.
What is Ice Skating?
Name of the 6 year old boy at the center of the international custody battle.
Who is Elian Gonzalez?
Lizet lies about going to see this person over break, but actually goes to see this person instead.
Who is Omar and who is Lizet's father?
The historical fact Ethan tells the residents on the way to Ice Skating.
What is Rawlings is the first of it's sister schools to become co-ed.