Manny
Manny's nickname?
Parrot
That they stay out of trouble.
Dad's favorite spot
Rico's Pool Hall
How does Magda act in the beginning?
She sneaks out.
Nardo's first job
Dishwasher
Manny worked to get..
A baseball glove.
True or False: Mom enjoys seeing Dad at Rico's pool hall.
Dad's biggest problem?
Drinking.
Who does Magda usually fight with?
Mom
Nardo's favorite job and why?
Busboy, because he got touch elbows with rich people.
What job made Manny feel responsible/mature?
Working at the hospital.
She gets angry because she's trying to keep the family together.
How does his drinking affect the family?
What does Magda learn about independence?
What does Nardo often borrow but never returns?
Money.
What is Manny's biggest struggle?
Finding who he is/family challenges
How does Mom's relationship with Manny evolve?
She begins to trust him as he grows up.
What does Dad say about his mistakes?
He wishes he had done better.
How does Magda change by the end?
She becomes more responsible.
What does Nardo think about working hard?
He think it's not important.
Who invites Manny to the gang when he chose not to?
The Calavera gang.
What does Mom want Manny to achieve?
An education and a better future.
Dad's biggest personal struggle?
Fighting his own bad habits.
What did her mom tell her not to do that she did anyways?
Getting pregnant too young
What does Nardo start to understand about responsibility?