Meet the Characters
This is the name Miguel gives the stray cat.
Lolo
Miguel first meets Lolo outside this place.
the bodega
A bodega is a small neighborhood _____.
store
What does stray mean?
An animal without a home.
Miguel loves doing this more than anything
Drawing
This boy finds and cares for the stray cat.
Miguel
Miguel wants to join this after-school activity.
the art club
Lolo helps by catching these.
mice
What is Miguel's family tradition?
Working at the bodega
What did Miguel want for Christmas
Art Supplies
Where does Miguel's family work?
Bodega
In Chapter one Lolo said that he was surrounded by how many cats?
5 mean cats
The bodega is located in this city.
New York City
What does reluctant mean?
Unsure or unwilling
What does Miguel create about Lolo?
a Comic Book
These two people want Miguel to focus more on school than art.
Mami and Papi
Lolo has to learn to trust these.
human/people
Miguel spends a lot of time helping here after school.
The family bodega
What does responsibility mean?
Something you are expected to do.
Why doesn't Miguel tell his parents the truth about joining the art club?
Because he knows they don't think art is important and they want him to help at the bodega
Where is Miguel's family from?
Dominican Republic
Miguel learns this important lesson.
To be brave and don't lie to parents
Name one reason the bodega is important to Miguel's family
It is their business, their job, or supports their family
What does persuade mean?
To convince someone.
According to Miguel, why is art important?
"Art helps people learn about the world"