Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-12

Reading Check

1. What material item does Miguel want for his birthday?

2. What type of person does Don Clemente respect?

3. According to his reasoning in Chapter 6, why does Miguel think he belongs across la línea?

4. What are Mamá and Papá’s dreams for Elena and Miguel?

5. What do Chuy and Lalo give Miguel as going-away presents?

6. Why is Abuelita’s gift to Miguel particularly special?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Describe the morning of Miguel’s 15th birthday. What surprise does he receive?

2. How has Miguel’s love of soccer changed over time?

3. Describe Miguel’s relationship with Elena. What is Miguel dreading to tell her? What is her response?

4. Summarize Miguel’s conversation with Don Clemente. What surprising information does he learn?

5. Describe Miguel’s going-away party. What type of stories do the party guests tell? What is the purpose of these stories?

6. Which type of people does Miguel observe on the bus? How does the situation in Chapter 12 affect the different passengers?

Paired Resource

“La Llorona”