Character
Who is the narrator of the story?
Reyna Grande
What country is Reyna and her siblings from?
Mexico
Why is Reyna sad in the beginning of Chapter 1?
She is sad because her mother is leaving to El Otro Lado and leave her with her grandmother.
To cut hair very short or remove it
shave
What is the name of the narrator's brother?
Carlos
What city does Abuela Evila live?
Iguala
They sleep in one bed in the bedroom of their grandparents.
Tiny insects that live in hair
lice
What is the name of the older sister of the narrator?
Mago
Where does Tia Emperatriz live?
She lives in Abuela Evila's house.
Why does Reyna throw the coin at the little girl in the store?
The little girl called them orphans or huerfanitos.
A glass that shows your reflection
mirror
What is the name of Reyna's paternal grandmother?
Abuela Evila
Where did Reyna 's mami and papi move to?
El Otro Lado (United States of America)
Why do Reyna and her siblings have lice and worm?
Their grandmother Evila does not wash their hair or take care them.
Wanting what someone else has
jealous
What is the name of Reyna's maternal grandmother?
Abuela Chinta
What is the name of the mountain close to Abuela Evila's home?
Mountain That Has a Headache
Why does grandmother Evila not like Reyna and her siblings?
She does not trust Reyna's mother because she only trusts her own son and daughter.
A strong oil used for fuel or cleaning
Kerosene