The Basics
In what century does the novel take place?
22nd Century (2100s)
Where did Matt grow before he was "born"?
in a cow
Who lives with Matt in a small house near the poppy fields?
Celia
What is an eejit?
A person or clone who has had a computer chip inserted in their brain to make them zombie-like.
"El Patron grew large and green until he shadowed over the whole forest, but most of his branches are twisted."
metaphor
What type of point of view is used in this novel?
Third person limited
What is the writing on the bottom of Matt's foot?
"Property of the Alacran Estate"
Name the housekeeper who locks Matt in a small room and treats him like an animal.
Rosa
These mythical creatures are also known as "goat suckers".
Chupacabras
"It was like watching a crocodile submerge in a nature movie."
simile
What is one type of conflict that is shown in this novel?
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Environment
How is Matt different from the other clones that El Patron has had?
He is the only one that learned how to play a musical instrument, the piano.
What is the name of Maria's sister who later marries Steven?
Emilia
What is the name of the mountain range that Matt traveled through on his way to Aztlan?
Ajo Mountains
"He felt a whisper of fear."
personification
In what fictional country does most of the novel take place?
Opium
How many clones has El Patron had before Matt?
Seven (Matt is the eighth.)
Who is the bodyguard who becomes a father-figure and friend to Matt?
Tam Lin
What is something that El Patron and Celia have in common?
They are from the village of Durango.
"You hold my life in your hands."
hyperbole
In the novel, what current country is known as Aztlan?
Mexico
Why was Celia poisoning Matt?
To prevent him from being an organ donor for El Patron.
What is the name of El Patron's great-grandson? (Must provide first and last name.)
Justin Alacran
Who is Esperanza?
Sen. Mendoza's ex-wife and Maria and Emilia's mother who fights for justice; she wrote a book about El Patron and the history of Opium.
"On the inner wall, under a knot of webs that would have made Dracula happy, Matt found another light switch."
allusion