Rivera's
What state is the mushroom farm that Arturo works at in?
Pennsylvania
What country are the Toro's originally from?
Panama
Where are the two places that Maribel and Mayor are allowed to hang out together?
In the Rivera's apartment or in the Toro's apartment.
Who are the main two characters that narrate the book?
Alma/Mayor
When Maribel disappears, who do the Rivera's think is responsible?
Garrett
Who do the Toro's vote for in the U.S. Presidential election of 2008?
Obama
Who comes to the Riveras to tell them about Mayor and Maribel kissing in the car?
Quisqueya Solis
Who is the character that picks on Mayor at school and assaults Maribel?
Garrett
In the beginning of the book, what do the Rivera's pick up off the side of the road for their apartment?
A TV
What does Rafael do for work before his job ends?
Cook/chef at a diner
What did Mayor give Maribel for Christmas?
A scarf
How does the apartment complex celebrate Christmas?
They gather together in the Toro's apartment
What do the Rivera's do to celebrate their anniversary?
Go to a restaurant and order water.
What kind of car does Rafael buy?
Volkswagen
Where does Mayor bring Maribel when they run away?
McDonalds/the beach
How much money does Celia raise for Alma?
$5000
What best describes the immigrant status of the Rivera's?
Temporary/work permit
What does Celia want to do to help the family that Rafael won't allow her to do?
Get a job/work
What was Mayors first impression of Mirabel when he found out about her condition?
She is only good to look at
Who narrates the final section of the novel?
Arturo Rivera