Characters
Who is the main character of both novels?
Francisco Jimenez
how many pounds of beef to make the tacos?
4lbs
Eminent
above rank, or worth greater and better quality
Where does Francisco move to?
Francisco moves back to Santa Maria.
What happens to Francisco and his family at the beginning of the book?
Francisco and his family get deported back to Mexico after living in the U.S. illegally.
How many siblings does Francisco have?
4
How many chiles serrano's?
12
Barricade
blocked or barrier that protects crowds or something
What happens to El Perico?
El Perrico gets accidentally killed by Papa because he started to annoy Papa with all the screaming.
After graduating, where does Francisco go to work?
Francisco goes back to working with his father by picking strawberries.
What does Mr.Sims give to Francisco?
A coat
What is done meanwhile the meat cooks?
We make the salsa
Embroidery
art or decorative design on clothes by needlework
What children's games do the kids play over the summer?
The game that the children play over the summer is called 'kick-the-can'!
What club does Francisco become a part of?
Francisco becomes part of the Spanish club and is even elected as president of the Spanish Club.
What type of Job does Roberto get to help out his family? Why?
Roberto gets a job as a janitor to help his family when his dad has an injury.
How is the salsa made?
It's cooked in a pot of water
Tattered
Old and Torn; poor condition
What does Francisco write in his notebook?
Francisco writes about words, grammar rules, and math facts to learn English, and he even memorized them all as he worked in the fields.
Which University was Francisco accepted?
Francisco was accepted to the University of Santa Clara.