First Name Please!
Who is the main character of this story?
Ari
Where did Ari and Dante first meet?
At the swimming pool.
What causes Ari to start having weird dreams?
What do Dante's parents reveal to Ari in the hospital?
That Dante doesn't want to leave.
Spanish slang for an insult to describe a person of Mexican ancestry who lacks fluency in Spanish and knowledge of Mexican culture.
Which character is known for their love of The Beatles and carries a sketchbook?
Dante
What is the incident that ends this section of the book?
The shooting of the sparrow.
What is the incident that closes out this section of the book?
The car accident
What do Ari's parents promise to get him once he leaves the hospital?
A car.
In what city is our story set?
El Paso, TX
What is the name of Ari's brother?
Bernardo
Ari's dad is distant. Dante's dad is more affectionate.
After his dreams, who does Ari reveal that his is "always looking for"?
His dad.
What is the first "rule" Ari makes Dante agree to after the accident?
No crying.
What is a "facist"?
Someone what controls others through rules and force.
Dante's dad insists that Ari call him by his first name. What is it?
Sam
Ari and Dante invented a game involving what?
Throwing their shoes.
What does Dante reveal right before the end of the book?
His family is moving to Chicago for a year.
What does Ari toss away after one of Dante's visits?
Dante's sketchbook.
What is a "low rider"?
A customized car with a lowered body.
What is the name of Ari's dad?
Jaime
What song plays on the radio at the start of the book, and is then referenced throughout the text?
La Bamba
What is the secret that BOTH Ari's mom and dad are keeping from him?
Why his brother is in jail.
What does Dante confess to Ari at the end of the section?
That he loves Ari.
In what year is the book set?
1987