Questions and Answers
What is the name of the clothes Ana wants/doesn't have?
Calvin Klein/Nike
Where is it that Ana wants to go?
Mexico
What is Ana looking for?
Her History book
Describe how Ana feels about her teacher and the Mexico trip.
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How many years of experience does Ana's Spanish teacher have?
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Why does the father get angry at Ana?
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Compare and contrast the father's anger in the first chapter and the second.
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What color is Ana's book?
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Why does her mom yell at her?
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How does she feel about not getting fancy clothes?
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Who is Sara?
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Compare Sara and Ana.
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What does 'Ayuda' mean?
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Who ignores Ana when she's looking for her book?
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Where did Ana find her book?
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Infer what bothers Ana more: not having money or her family being mean?
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What time did Ana get up?
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Compare Ana's feelings from the beginning to now at the end of Chapter 2.
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Why does Ana want to go to Mexico?
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Who would pay for Ana to be an exchange student?
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How would going to Mexico solve Ana's problems?
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Where does she go to school?
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What is her brother's name?
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What is her Spanish teacher's name?
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What color was the shirt Sara was wearing?
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How long would Ana and her family be in Mexico?
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What is Ana's brother always doing?
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Infer what would have happened if the school would not pay for the trip.
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How much does the trip to Mexico cost?
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Who are the returning characters in this chapter?
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Infer how Ana will react to life in Mexico.
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What would have happened if the Mexico opportunity never happened?
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Predict why Ana's school is only offering this trip to one family but for three months.
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Study Notes
Key Characters
- Ana is a student with desires for expensive clothing brands like Calvin Klein and Nike.
- Don is Ana's brother, who often ignores her and is preoccupied with watching TV.
- Sara is Ana's friend who receives money from her father, unlike Ana.
Family Dynamics
- Ana's father expresses anger about lack of money for both basic needs (food, clothes) and the Mexico trip.
- Ana feels more troubled by her family's meanness than by financial issues.
Educational Context
- Ana's Spanish teacher, Sra. Borda, has 15 years of teaching experience.
- Ana attends West Torrence High School.
Emotional Development
- Initially, Ana feels sad about not having fancy clothes and losing her history book, but her mood improves as she anticipates the trip to Mexico.
- The trip represents an escape from her ongoing problems in the U.S.
The Trip to Mexico
- Ana wants to visit Mexico for three months, funded by the school and her host family.
- The opportunity may provide Ana with a cultural experience and relief from her family's tensions.
Key Objects
- Ana's history book is yellow and is lost but eventually found on her bed.
- Clothing is a significant point of contention, with a focus on what Ana does not have.
Language Insights
- "Ayuda" translates to "help," a concept that might reflect Ana's struggles.
Comparisons and Inferences
- Comparing Sara and Ana highlights the differences in their financial situations.
- If the school didn't fund the trip, Ana wouldn’t have gone; her father would not support her financially.
Predictive and Inferential Thinking
- Potential varying answers address Ana's future in Mexico and the impact if the trip opportunity did not arise.
- Ana's gradual shift from feeling bad to feeling better showcases emotional resilience stemming from this opportunity.
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