What game did she have her father play?
A game that she dressed up as Che
what are dungarees?
Durable work clothes made out of denim
What era was this poem set in?
After the Cuban revolution
How many kids does Mrs.Harrington have?
67 kids
Was her mom traditional?
Yes
What is carnage?
Killing of many people
Why does this young girl thrive to be a man?
The young girl fantasizes on being a man because she craves attention so she dresses as her brother to be accepted
what does a liar do when he is dead?
He lies still
What was her father's reaction to the game?
Baffled and amused
What does vying mean?
Competing for attention
Why does she feel almost threaten to be called into her mother kitchen?
Her mother forces a different identity on the young girl.
who is you favorite English teacher?
Mrs. Harrington
Was her hair long or short?
Long
what does para la libertad mean?
For freedom
How does Che have a big influence on her?
Maybe her father was involved in the Cuban revolution and based her game on Che's legacy.
What do you call a fake noodle?
An impasta?!
What closet did she take the dungarees from?
Her brother's closet
What is a cubicle?
a small partitioned-off area of a room
Why was the father entertained by her game, but her mother wasn't?
We can infer that her mother grew up in a traditional household and her father is more receiving of her manly identity.
What is the 5th amendment?
Provides crucial protections for individuals in legal proceedings