90 Miles to Havana Comprehension Questions

Who is the narrator of the text?

What does the narrator's father believe about catching a big fish on December 31st?

Where is the narrator's father sitting for most of the day?

What does the narrator do with his two brothers on December 31st?

Who is the protagonist of the story and what does he ask his father for?

What does Julian promise to do in order to cheer up his father?

How does Bebo advise Julian to avoid getting seasick?

What does Bebo use to adjust the engine, and what is the result of his adjustment?

What does Julian hope to achieve by catching a fish?

What is highlighted about Bebo's teaching style as he explains complex concepts to Julian?

How does the family celebrate New Year's Eve in the story?

What task does Bebo take care of on the boat, and how does he involve Julian in it?

What rule does Papi give Julian before letting him take a turn on the fishing chair?

What does Julian demonstrate to convince Papi to let him take a turn on the fishing chair?

What does Julian observe as Bebo adjusts the engine, and what does it signify?

What aspects of the family are showcased in the story?

What is the name of the protagonist in the story?

What causes Julian to feel sick during the fishing trip?

Why does Julian hesitate to call for help when he senses a tug on his fishing rod?

What does Julian struggle with while trying to catch the fish?

What happens when the fish suddenly leaps out of the water?

Who tries to console Julian after he loses the fish?

Who unexpectedly enters the cabin, showing signs of nervousness around Angelita?

What do Julian's interactions with Angelita and Alquilino reveal?

What are the central themes in the narrative?

How does the story capture Julian's internal struggle?

How does the story end for Julian?

What is Julian feeling guilty about?

Why does Angelita advise Julian not to feel too bad?

What does Julian's father attribute his success to?

How does Angelita feel as she leaves the cabin?

What advice does Bebo give to Julian?

What skill does Bebo demonstrate while navigating the boat?

How does Bebo explain the use of the sound of the engine bouncing off the walls?

What does Gordo believe the distant popping sounds on New Year's Eve to be?

How are Julian's mother and Mrs. Garcia dressed on New Year's Eve?

What is the atmosphere like on New Year's Eve in Havana?

What internal struggle does the text explore for Julian?

What are the themes explored in the text?

What was the atmosphere in Havana like on New Year's Eve according to the narrator?

How does Alida behave towards Pepe, and what activities does she restrict him from?

What event causes the family to hide under the table during their New Year's Eve dinner?

What do the narrator's family members witness as they drive through the city after leaving the dock?

What radio announcement do the narrator's father and mother listen to regarding the dictator?

How does the narrator feel about the city after the events of New Year's Eve?

What impact did the loss of a big fish have on the narrator's father?

Who is preparing food in the kitchen the next morning, and what does the narrator plan to do?

How do the narrator's family members react to the political events unfolding in Havana?

What activities typically occur on New Year's Eve in Havana, according to the narrator?

What does Mrs. Garcia do during the New Year's Eve dinner?

What signs of fear does the narrator's father show after the men with pistols leave the dock?

What is the significance of Bebo's statement 'once you crack those eggs, nothing stays the same' in the context of the text?

How does the theme of change and adaptation manifest in the narrative, particularly through the symbolism of the 'new omelet'?

Discuss the emotional significance of Bebo's tears and his reassurance that he thinks he will like the new omelet, despite crying while preparing it.

In what way does Alida's announcement about leaving the country contribute to the overarching theme of change and its impact on the characters?

What is the name of Bebo's student who is leaving to study engineering?

What action does Gordo take with an almond that causes concern for Julian?

What does Bebo warn Julian not to do in relation to his brothers?

What themes are explored in the text?

Where does the story take place?

What does the dialogue between Bebo, Julian, and Gordo reveal?

What does Bebo advise Julian to do in terms of finding his own path?

What does Gordo justify his actions with?

What does Julian reflect on in relation to his brothers?

What does Julian express concern about regarding the boy hit by the almond?

What does the narrative reflect on regarding the characters' actions?

What are the main characters' names in the text?

What is the reason for the Garcia family leaving for Miami?

What does Mr. Garcia believe about the current revolution?

Who is searching the Garcias before they leave, and what is she looking for?

How does Angelita defy the woman searching their suitcases?

What derogatory term does the woman call the Garcias as they leave?

How is the Garcia's house sealed by the soldiers?

What does the family try to retrieve from the sealed house?

What does the woman refuse to do despite the father's pleas?

Why does the woman emphasize that there will be no more exceptions?

What does the text portray about the family's struggle?

What does the story illustrate about the impact of the revolution?

What are the disruptions in daily life caused by the presence of soldiers in the streets?

What personal struggles is the protagonist's family facing?

What secretive adventure are the protagonist's brother and friend planning?

What is the protagonist determined to do amidst the neighborhood's desertion?

What do the boys plan to do in the empty house they intend to explore?

How does the protagonist join the exploration with his brother and friend?

What are the signs of the neighborhood's desertion as families leave?

What is the protagonist's mother upset about amidst the turmoil in the country?

Who is the protagonist of the story and what do they search for in the Garcia's house?

What do Alida, Gordo, and Alquilino find in Mrs. Garcia’s bedroom during their search?

What does Alida do with the little bird the next morning and why?

How do Alida and Alquilino try to deceive the little woman and Alida’s parents when they arrive at Alida’s house?

What signals trouble for Alida and Alquilino as they leave the Garcia's house?

What does Gordo do after hearing someone in Pepe’s bedroom, and what does he find?

How does the story end for Alida and her friends, and how does Alida feel about it?

What do Alida and her friends find in Pepe’s bedroom during their search of the Garcia's house?

Where do Alida and Alquilino climb into their room from after leaving the Garcia's house?

What does Alida do to make it seem like Gordo is in bed after they arrive home?

What do Alida and her friends notice about their home as they leave the Garcia's house, and what does it indicate?

What do Alida and her friends find in the Garcia's house during their search, and what do they do with it the next morning?

Explain the significance of the protagonist's experience at the airport and the process of being searched. How does this contribute to the overall themes and tension in the story?

Discuss the portrayal of fear and hidden secrets in the passage. How does the protagonist's internal struggle add to the narrative tension?

Analyze the role of the guard and the atmosphere created during the search. How does the author use details to convey the intensity of the situation?

Examine the protagonist's coping mechanisms and the portrayal of fear during the search. How does the passage illustrate the theme of resilience in the face of adversity?

What is the name of the girl found in the hidden tunnel by Pepe, Alquilino, and Angelita?

What did Angelita's mother make her promise to do for Pepe?

How does Angelita describe the camp?

What do the children in the camp lack while playing?

What does the text portray about the life in the Cuban refugee camp through the experiences of the children?

What plan do Pepe, Alquilino, and Angelita have for the hidden tunnel?

What situation led to Angelita's family leaving Cuba?

What does Angelita point out about the children's play?

What does Angelita's mother ask her to do for Pepe?

What do Pepe, Alquilino, and Angelita find in the hidden tunnel?

What does Angelita indicate about the children's focus on their play?

What is the refugee camp like for the children?

What does Julian notice in his pocket during the search at the airport?

What does Julian's father entrust him with as they rush to catch their airplane?

What does Julian reflect on the broken plate in his pocket as?

Where does the family land after their flight?

Who attempts to take the box of cigars from Julian upon landing in Miami?

What does Julian observe before being prodded to pay attention after landing in Miami?

What does Julian's mother signal him to do during the search at the airport?

What does Julian's father reassure him about as they rush to catch their airplane?

What does Julian's brother instruct him to do as they disembark the airplane in Miami?

What does Julian do after being prodded to pay attention in Miami?

What does Julian feel guilty about amidst the events in the story?

What causes a tense moment after the family lands in Miami?

Who are the main characters taken to the camp by a young priest, and what are they promised if they behave and get along?

What do the boys notice outside the camp's tall chain-link fence, and what concerns do they express?

How is the camp's dormitory described, and what is the boys' reaction to it?

How is the camp environment different from what the narrator's mother had shown him in pictures of American camps?

What do the boys notice about the camp's overcrowding, and how many kids are sleeping in the same dormitory?

Who is found digging a hole under the fence, and what is the significance of this discovery?

What are the boys given as a reward for good behavior, and what concerns do they express about the camp's surroundings?

How do the boys settle into the camp, and what do they do to familiarize themselves with the surroundings?

What do the boys notice about the camp's surroundings, and how do they react to it?

Who relies on older boys to maintain order in the camp, and what are the boys expected to do to receive rewards?

What is the boys' initial reaction to the camp's dormitory, and who teases the narrator about it?

What do the boys observe about the camp's fencing, and what concerns do they express about the area outside the camp?

What does the narrator's father advise him about the box of cigars?

For whom are the cigars intended in the story?

Who takes the narrator to a camp upon arrival in the United States?

What behavior of Caballo highlights the initial struggles of adapting to a new country?

What does the text depict about Cuban refugees upon arriving in the United States?

What does the story portray about the narrator's adaptation to the unfamiliar environment of the United States?

What does the narrator notice his brothers doing to blend in at the pool?

Who intervenes to question the way fellow countrymen are being welcomed at the camp?

What does the narrator do to avoid being dunked at the pool?

How are the narrator and his brothers surrounded at the pool?

What does the man attempting to steal the box of cigars offer in exchange?

What name is the narrator led to believe is the president of the United States?

Discuss the significance of Julian's decision to not make up stories in his letter to his mother. How does this reflect his moral character and honesty?

Examine the role of fear and coping mechanisms in the passage, particularly in Julian's interactions with his brothers. How does the passage illustrate the theme of resilience in the face of adversity?

What does the passage reveal about the family dynamics and the siblings' relationships? How do the characters navigate their interactions within the family unit?

Examine the significance of the characters' actions in the passage, particularly in relation to maintaining a sense of normalcy amidst challenging circumstances. How do the characters' actions reflect their resilience and perseverance?

Who promises to speak to the director about the boys' living conditions?

Where does the director find homes for the boys?

Which two boys are decided to go to Denver, and who is to go to Chicago?

Who are the members of the group planning to deceive someone in their community?

What do the boys have to do unless they have a sponsor?

What do the group members discuss using to delay consequences, and what is their concern about it?

Who warns the boys about the harsh conditions in the Colorado orphanage and expresses uncertainty about their uncle's arrival?

What do the boys realize about their futures?

What does Angelita suggest bribing a boy named Paco with, and what does he need to obtain for their plan?

Who proposes distracting Dolores while stealing the cereal boxes, and how do they plan to do it?

What do the boys grapple with regarding their fate and potential separation?

What does Dolores do to create a distraction for Julian to steal the cereal boxes?

What challenges and uncertainties are highlighted in the story?

How many Rice Krispies boxes does Julian successfully steal, and who else helps execute the theft?

What are the boys distressed by?

What is the group's plan to deceive and buy time for themselves set in motion with?

What does Alquilino claim about their uncle?

What does the director give the boys a deadline for?

What do the boys feel about the potential separation from each other?

What is the name of the character who organizes the girls into a choir, creating a church-like singing atmosphere?

Who confronts Pepe at the baseball game and takes his bat?

Who steps up to pitch after Caballo takes Pepe's bat?

Who warns Gordo against pitching to Caballo, fearing retaliation if Caballo is struck out?

What does Julian remind Gordo of during the baseball game?

What actions and tension at the game may result in the camp being sent away?

Who is absent from the crowd at the baseball game, which is filled with onlookers from the camp?

Who taunts Gordo at the baseball game?

What is the first time the group didn't let Caballo do to them, and how did they respond?

How does the singing flock respond when Caballo and his friends try to break them up?

Who takes baseball seriously and is determined to win against Caballo?

What happens when Gordo gets the upper hand with two strikes against Caballo at the baseball game?

What deal does Gordo orchestrate with a kid named Paco, and what does he use as bait?

Who decides on the trip to Miami for the children, and how is the decision received by the group?

What marks the first public objection to Caballo's selection process, and who criticizes it?

Why does the protagonist choose to stay in the camp despite being proficient in English, and who leads the children in a humorous adaptation of a song?

What do the children recall drawing and thinking about, and who decides on the trip to Miami for the group?

What does the group have to wait for Paco to do before the trip to Miami, and what is involved in the interaction between Gordo and the protagonist?

How does the teacher allow proficient English speakers to leave, and why does the protagonist choose to stay?

What are the children using as bait in the deal orchestrated by Gordo with a kid named Paco?

Who criticizes the unfairness of Caballo's selection process, and what is the decision that marks the first public objection?

What do the children eagerly anticipate, and who decides on the trip to Miami for the group?

What does the protagonist recall drawing and thinking about, and what is the significance of this memory?

What marks the first public objection to Caballo's selection process, and who voices their criticism?

What is the name of the refreshing drink offered by Tomás, and what are its ingredients?

What does Tomás hope to achieve by selling his drinks and sandwiches?

Where does Tomás keep his boat, and what is its current condition?

What causes the old truck engine to sputter, and what spills out into the sun?

Discuss the role of democracy within the group and its impact on decision-making and unity.

Examine the significance of the constitution written by José and Angelita and its role in maintaining order within the group.

How does the group's attempt to maintain secrecy and avoid suspicion impact their daily activities and interactions?

What analogy does Angelita use to convey the idea that understanding and handling someone properly can make them harmless?

Who helps the protagonist fix the broken plate and gives him her son's drawing materials?

What does Dolores compare Caballo to, and what does it imply about Caballo's behavior?

How is Caballo depicted in the text, and what behavior indicates his enjoyment of exerting power?

What does Dolores's act of giving the protagonist her son's drawing materials symbolize?

What theme is highlighted in the conversation between Dolores and the protagonist?

What power dynamic is depicted in the text, and what does it create a sense of?

What does the protagonist's interaction with Dolores and Angelita show the importance of?

What does Angelita's analogy of handling a snake highlight?

What does the conversation between Dolores and the protagonist emphasize?

What does the text portray Caballo as, and what do the protagonist and others feel the need to find ways to do?

What theme is highlighted in the text, and what does it encourage seeking from others who have faced similar struggles?

What does the protagonist do to seek solace in the detention camp?

Who does the protagonist learn from about the unproductivity of dwelling on fear?

What does the protagonist draw to symbolize overcoming fear?

What surprising encounter does the protagonist have with a snake in the camp?

What does Angelita reveal about the departure of the protagonist's brothers?

How does the director of the camp view Caballo's influence and wrongdoings?

What does Angelita disclose about Caballo's attempt to help?

What complex dynamic is suggested by Angelita's empathy with Caballo's loneliness?

What does the protagonist worry about in relation to his brothers?

What do the protagonist and Angelita ponder amidst their situation in the detention camp?

Explain the significance of Dolores's explanation of democracy in the context of the story.

How does the partnership between the protagonist and Angelita contribute to the development of the plot?

Discuss the role of Ramón in the story and how his actions impact the narrative.

What does the protagonist's decision to execute the plan reveal about their character and motivations?

How do the various pranks documented in the notebook reflect the escalating nature of the protagonist's plan?

Examine the theme of collaboration and teamwork as demonstrated through the formation of the group to carry out the plan.

Discuss the moral implications of the protagonist's actions and the impact on the themes of morality and justice in the story.

How does the interrupted execution of the plan contribute to the development of suspense and tension in the story?

Examine the evolving dynamics within the group as they plan and execute pranks, and how it reflects the characters' relationships.

Discuss the potential consequences of the protagonist's actions and the ethical dilemmas presented in the narrative.

How does the protagonist's initial reluctance or willingness to carry out the plan demonstrate internal conflict and character development?

Explain the thematic significance of the protagonist's decision to teach someone a lesson using a screwdriver and the implications for the overall narrative.

How does Julian impress Tomás and what opportunity does he receive as a result?

What confrontation do Julian and his friends have at the tomato fields, and how does it impact Julian emotionally?

What leads to Julian feeling determined to retaliate against Caballo, and who ultimately resolves the situation?

How does Julian react upon discovering that his brothers Alquilino and Gordo have disappeared, and what emotions does he experience?

Describe the confrontation between Julian and Caballo, and what warning does Caballo give to Julian?

What resourceful act impresses Tomás and leads to an invitation for Julian to work on his boat?

What motivates Julian to retaliate against Caballo, and who ultimately resolves the situation?

How does Julian feel upon discovering his brothers Alquilino and Gordo have disappeared, and what emotions does he experience?

What warning does Caballo give to Julian during their confrontation, and how does he assert his dominance?

What act of defiance ultimately leads to a confrontation between Julian and Caballo, and how does Caballo respond?

What impact does Angelita's intervention have on Julian's determination, and how does it influence the situation with Caballo?

What does the driver warn the group about before they split up in Miami, and why does he give this warning?

What does the driver do as the group arrives at their destination in Miami, and how does this action reflect his character?

What does the narrator realize about the driver's schedule, and how does she attempt to help him?

What does the group encounter as they arrive in Miami, and how does the driver react to this?

What prompts Angelita to rescue Julian on the bridge, and how does this act impact their relationship?

Who unfolds a map with an X marking a river next to a highway, and what does the X signify?

What is Doctor Alejandro De La Vega's profession, and what are his current circumstances in the United States?

What misunderstanding does Julian have about the guys at the bridge, and how is it clarified?

Why does Julian express surprise and disappointment to Angelita, and what does this reveal about his feelings?

What is Doctor De La Vega doing to pursue his medical career in the US, and what does he emphasize about his situation?

What does Doctor De La Vega mention about Tomás's involvement, and who is Dolores in relation to the camp for Pedro Pan kids?

What unresolved emotions lead Julian to leave Angelita at the bus stop?

What challenges does Doctor De La Vega acknowledge, and whom does he empathize with?

How does the encounter at the bridge highlight the theme of unexpected assistance and support in the story?

What does the doctor give Angelita, and what task does he assign her?

What does the text highlight about individuals like Doctor De La Vega who come to the US seeking a better life?

Where does Angelita point out that Tomás lives, and what does the waitress notice on Angelita's map?

How does the encounter at the bridge symbolize Julian's internal struggle and his emotional state?

What is the significance of Doctor De La Vega's Cuban medical license in the United States?

What motivates Julian to start walking towards the bridge, and what does this reveal about his determination?

What is the primary reason for Doctor De La Vega's presence in the United States, and what does he express gratitude for?

What emotional impact does the loss of Julian's suitcase have on him, and how does this reflect his priorities?

How does Angelita's decision at the bus stop contribute to the development of her character and her independence?

What does Doctor De La Vega share about his children, and what is he doing to improve his situation in the US?

What role does the encounter at the bridge play in the characters' evolving relationships and the theme of mutual understanding?

What does Angelita do to avoid getting lost, and what observations do the protagonist and Angelita make while walking through a busy street?

How does Julian's encounter with the guys at the bridge reflect the theme of misjudgment and the impact of assumptions?

What is Pirate Angel's, and what does Angelita point out about Tomás's proximity to this place?

Where does the encounter with Tomás take place?

What items are found on the riverbank near Tomás's boat?

What principle does Tomás use to claim ownership of the boat?

What does Tomás plan to restore on the boat?

What does Tomás have inside his surprisingly clean cabin?

What does Tomás advise the narrator against doing?

What does Tomás acknowledge about the narrator's actions?

What does the encounter with Tomás provide the narrator with?

Who arrives with Tomás and helps him with the boat?

What does Tomás ask for help with unloading?

What does Tomás prepare for dinner?

What does Tomás express concerns about?

What risky decision did Tomás make in order to escape from Cuba, and how did it demonstrate his determination and courage?

How did Angelita express her surprise at Tomás's departure, and what does it reveal about the emotional toll of leaving loved ones behind?

What did Tomás find in a locker below, and how does it emphasize the impromptu nature of his escape?

What welcoming gesture did Tomás extend to Julian, and what does it reveal about his character?

How did Julian feel after Angelita's departure, and what was his resolve to cope with the situation?

Where did Julian encounter a hostile gatekeeper, and how did it contribute to creating a sense of unfamiliarity and rejection?

What challenges did the characters face during their escapes from Cuba, and how did they attempt to adapt to new environments?

How did Julian reassure himself after Angelita's departure, and what does it reveal about his emotional state?

What emotions did Julian experience upon arrival at the Fontainebleau Hotel, and how did it contribute to the development of the story's atmosphere?

What does the text convey about the characters' attempts to adapt to new environments, and how does it reflect their resilience and determination?

What did Tomás's impulsive departure contrast with, and how does it illustrate the different approaches to leaving?

How did Tomás's father secretly support his escape, and what does it reveal about their relationship?

What is Julian trying to do when he makes the phone call, and who does he want to speak to?

How does the woman at the other end of the line describe Julian's parents, and what does this reveal about her relationship with them?

What does the woman tell Julian about the whereabouts of his parents, and how does she respond to his request for a telephone number?

What difficulty does Julian face in communicating with the woman, and what background noise complicates their conversation?

Where does the narrator initially set up a table to sell Tomás-ade in the story?

What does the narrator do after being initially ignored by the construction workers?

Who confronts the narrator and questions him about his identity and residence?

What does the narrator draw on the sidewalk with the colored chalks?

What name does the narrator give when confronted by Officer Ramirez?

What does the narrator worry about regarding Officer Ramirez?

What is the protagonist contemplating while trying to evade Ramirez and make money for himself and Tomás?

What does the protagonist attempt to do by making phone calls to his father's office?

Who does the protagonist express concern to about the safety of his compass and the trustworthiness of Dog?

What ultimately leads to the successful ignition of the boat's engine?

What themes are explored in the story?

Where is the story set?

What does the protagonist observe about Tomás' discernment about people and machines?

What do the protagonist's observations and concerns drive forward in the narrative?

What adds tension and mystery to the narrative?

What does the story provide a glimpse into?

What does the story explore about Tomás' trust in Dog?

What does the story explore about the protagonist's observations and concerns?

Who shuts off the boat's engine when it starts running rough?

What does Julian have to give half of the money he collects from drawing to?

Who does Julian call after recalling a number written by Bebo in his notebook?

What message does Julian ask Bebo to pass to his parents?

Who becomes angry and confrontational during a heated discussion over money for gas?

What does Julian decide to keep quiet about and await the outcome?

What does the text capture between the characters and Julian's internal struggle?

What does the story highlight about the relationships between the characters and the challenges they face?

What does the narrative provide insight into?

What does the story create a sense of?

What does the story illustrate about the characters and their environment?

What does Julian reflect on in the text?

What does the protagonist overhear a woman searching for, and how does he try to use this information?

What does the protagonist do in exchange for information about his parents, and what is the outcome?

How does the protagonist start searching for his parents, and what does he do to gain information?

What does the protagonist fear when interacting with a man named Tomás, and what steps does he take to avoid a potential consequence?

How does the protagonist cope with the struggle of controlling his dreams, and what does he do to distract himself?

What business venture does the protagonist prepare to engage in with Tomás, and how does Tomás assist him?

What suspicious encounter does the protagonist have while transporting the 'Tomás-ade', and how does it affect him?

What precautions does the protagonist take to avoid being found out, and what does he believe has compromised his location?

What does the protagonist carefully assess before disembarking from the bus, and how does he approach the situation?

What does the protagonist do to evade detection while boarding the bus, and why is he concerned about being found out?

How does the protagonist feel about his encounter with suspicious individuals while transporting the 'Tomás-ade', and what emotions does he experience?

What emotions and thoughts does the protagonist experience as he carefully assesses his surroundings and remains vigilant before continuing his journey?

What was Armando's motivation for calling the T.V. station and giving them the story about the missing group?

How does Tomás view Armando's behavior after their rescue?

What does Tomás acknowledge about the protagonist's role in the trip and the rescue?

How does the protagonist respond to the notion of being considered a hero?

What neighborhood does Mr. Mooney announce arrival at, and what is distinct about the houses there?

Who does Julian reunite with in his uncle's living room, and what realization does he come to?

What does Julian's mother discover in his suitcase, and how does she react?

What does Julian reveal about a valuable possession he traded, and how does his mother react?

What does Julian hope his mother will understand by listening to her ironing late at night?

What conflicts does the text explore about Julian upon returning home, and what does his mother fail to recognize?

What does the story portray about the challenges within a family, and what does it showcase about Julian's actions?

Describe the protagonist's feelings about the clothes his mother sets out for his first day at an American school and the impact it has on his sense of fitting in.

What does Gordo warn the protagonist about on the bus, and what offer does he make?

How does the protagonist handle the confrontation with the bully, and what realization leads to his reaction?

What happens when a teacher intervenes during the scuffle, and what misunderstanding arises?

What plans does the teacher have for the protagonist after the scuffle, and how does the protagonist react to the teacher's introduction of him to the class?

What does the protagonist feel about the clothes his mother sets out for his first day at an American school, and how does this contribute to his experience at the schoolyard?

What offer does Gordo make to the protagonist on the bus, and what does he warn the protagonist about?

How does the protagonist react when confronted by a bully, and what realization leads to his reaction?

What happens when a teacher intervenes during the scuffle, and what misunderstanding arises?

What plans does the teacher have for the protagonist after the scuffle, and how does the protagonist react to the teacher's introduction of him to the class?

What does the protagonist feel about the clothes his mother sets out for his first day at an American school, and how does this contribute to his experience at the schoolyard?

What offer does Gordo make to the protagonist on the bus, and what does he warn the protagonist about?

Who is the main character in the story, and what challenges does she face in her new school environment?

What coping mechanism does Who-li-an use to deal with her feelings of alienation in the new school environment?

How does Mrs. Johnson, the teacher, show understanding and compassion towards Who-li-an?

What is the significance of Mrs. Johnson's involvement in the story?

What does the narrative emphasize about cultural adjustment and empathy in a new environment?

How does Who-li-an feel validated and appreciated in the story?

What does the character daydream about, and what does it signify?

What role does drawing play in Who-li-an's life?

How does the story end, and what does it imply?

What does the story highlight about the impact of a compassionate teacher?

What does Who-li-an struggle with in the new school, and how does she cope with it?

What themes are highlighted in the narrative?

Who welcomes the protagonist with a plate of meatloaf and shares news about the 'little revolution'?

What do the protagonist's brothers do before leaving for Connecticut?

Who bids the protagonist farewell at the camp, expressing the uniqueness of their case?

What does the new camp director inform the protagonist about?

Who does the protagonist meet in Connecticut and emphasizes their luck in living with their uncle?

What does Mr. Mooney mention about the new neighborhood the protagonist arrives at?

What does the protagonist reflect on regarding the fate of other kids from the camp?

What does the protagonist find the camp filled with upon returning?