Book 1, Prologue-Chapter 5

Reading Check

1. The United States of America (Book 1, Prologue)

2. Reyna’s father (Book 1, Chapter 1)

3. Soaking their heads in kerosene (Book 1, Chapter 3)

4. Their parents are expecting another child. (Book 1, Chapter 4)

5. She visits to celebrate Elida’s quinceañera. (Book 1, Chapter 5)

Short Answer

1. She idealizes him because he is a hero for the family who works hard to fulfill his dream of getting rich in America. At the same time, she resents him and his dream because it has separated the family by a significant distance. (Book 1, Chapters 1-2)

2. Evila is cruel to the Grande children. She plays favorites with her children and grandchildren. She is cheap, manipulative, and greedy, often keeping the money the children’s parents send to spend on herself and her favorite grandchild, Elida. (Book 1, throughout)

Book 1, Chapters 6-10

Reading Check

1. Left-handedness and eating food that has fallen on the ground (Book 1, Chapter 6)

2. They receive clothing and shoes that are too small, including dresses for the girls, jeans, and a shirt for Carlos. (Book 1, Chapter 7)

3.