Discriptions
Who said this?
"“The sound of angels: Maribel laughed, too. Light and crystalline. Thin glass bubbles of laughter.”
Alma
What was his first impression of Maribel
Thought she was beautiful
What was something Alma desperately wanted people to do when she was at the laundromat
She wanted people to talk to her
What was Almas motivation for coming to the United States?
To get Maribel into a proper school that would help her
Who said this?
"I had no idea what they were saying. And they spoke so fast! I wasn't sure if I was mouthing individual words or bunches of them strung together like grapes."
Alma
Why did he start a fight with Garrett at school?
What did Alma feel after hearing her mother talk about everything that was going on back home while she was in the U.S.?
Dissconnected from Patzuaro, and oddly disappointed to hear that life was going on even without them there
What was Rafaels and Celias motivation for leaving Panama?
It was unsafe
What is the context of this line?
“merely sounds in the air, broken shards of glass, beautiful from a certain angle and jagged from another."
Alma is in her first day of English class and she is listening to the teacher speak
Why did Mayor take his fathers car when it began to snow?
He wanted to pick up Maribel and show her/spend time with her in the snow. (Free her)
Why didn't Alma want to tell Arturo about what happened with Maribel and Garrett?
It would only prove that she failed to protect Maribel for a second time.
Who was motivated to leave the poor condition of their country for the rich United States?
Benny Quinto
Who said this?
"Our hearts kept breaking each time we walked out the door."
Celia
What does he want to do for Maribel
He wants to protect her
Who(what)was Alma waiting for this whole story?
Who Maribel was before. Her Maribel.
"My wish is that they'll do something worthwhile with their lives, something more important than sweeping popcorn."
Gustavi Muilhojas