Characters
This is the main character who must make difficult choices throughout the novel.
Who is Trino?
Where does this story take place?
What is a poor town in Texas?
Why is Trino running at the beginning of the story?
What is, he is being chased after witnessing a robbery?
What is the name of the theme when characters must decide between right and wrong.
What is Morality?
What doues :quick money" from Rosca mean?
This type of conflict affects Trino the most as he struggles between survival and doing what is right.
What is internal conflict?
Trino lives in this type of community ?
What is a trailor park?
Who does Trino meet that grabs his attention while hiding at the Book Basket?
WHo is Lisanna?
What is the theme of facing hardship called?
What is courage?
What does Trino mean when he says, What kind if choices do I have anyways?"
What is that his future is limited
These people influence Trino’s decisions and shape his understanding of loyalty and courage.
Who are Trino’s family and friends?
Where does Trino go to hide from Rosca?
What is the Book Basket?
WHo is staying at Trino's house who is full of empty promises to help?
Who is Garces?
IS Lisana a positive or nagative theme in the story?
What is positive?
Lisanna's words represent what to Trino?
What is another option, another path, hope, and positive future.
Who is a character who plays a pivotal role in helping Trino realize who he wants to be?
Who is Lissana?
Where does trino go during lunch to aviod Rosca?
What is outside?
What opportunity does Trino feel he has to take given his families financial troubles?
What is work a job for Rosca?
Who learns that actions can have DEADLY consequences?
Who is Zipper?
Why does Zipper call Lisanna "Pizza Girl?"
What is- she won a contest and he thinks she's a school type.
This literary role best describes Trino because he faces challenges, grows, and learns important lessons.
What is a protagonist?
WHere is the location of the turning point in the story?
What resonsible choice does trino make at the end of the novel?
What is take a responsible path instead of being loyal to Rosca?
What is a choice that Trino learns?
~Actions have consequences
~ The people you surround yourself with, impact you
~Peer pressure can lead to horrible results
What does "DOn't let the man lip the switch" mean?
What is- don't give others power over you.