Characters
What is the name of the narrator?
Francisco
What was Francisco doing while he was supposed to be watching Trampita? Why were his parents upset?
Francisco was trying to pick cotton. They were upset because he wasn't taking care of Trampita and he mixed dirt with the cotton.
the state of being very poor
poverty
BONUS: What is Torito's real name?
Juan Manuel
BONUS: What is the name of the lady who helped Torito when he was sick?
Dona Maria
What is Francisco's older brother's name?
Roberto
What grade did Francisco start school in? Why was it difficult for him?
1st grade; it was hard because they only spoke English
a worker who supervises and directs other workers
foreman
the boarder
la frontera
immigration (officers)
la migra
What is Francisco's younger brother's name/nickname?
Trampita
Why did Curtis try to wrestle Francisco?
Mr. Sims gave Francisco his sweater from the lost and found
an old automobile in poor condition
jalopy
a camp in which hard labor is enforced
labor camp
the rounded seed or pod of plants
bolls
What is the name/nickname of Francisco's new baby brother?
Torito
What did Ms. Scalapino do for Francisco?
She entered his drawing in an art contest and he won first place
a collection of tents or temporary makeshift structures
tent city
a healer
la curandera
protective envelope spun by an insect
cocoon
What is the name of Francisco's friend at school who speaks Spanish?
Arthur
What was wrong with Torito?
he was very sick; his stomach was hard, he had bloody stool, and he stopped breathing
a type of angel, often depicted as having chubby, rosy cheeks
cherub
a ballad in a traditional, Mexican style
corridos
holy child of Atocha (saint of children)
Santo Nino de Atocha