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What is the name of the clothes Ana wants/doesn't have?
What is the name of the clothes Ana wants/doesn't have?
Calvin Klein/Nike
Where is it that Ana wants to go?
Where is it that Ana wants to go?
Mexico
What is Ana looking for?
What is Ana looking for?
Her History book
Describe how Ana feels about her teacher and the Mexico trip.
Describe how Ana feels about her teacher and the Mexico trip.
How many years of experience does Ana's Spanish teacher have?
How many years of experience does Ana's Spanish teacher have?
Why does the father get angry at Ana?
Why does the father get angry at Ana?
Compare and contrast the father's anger in the first chapter and the second.
Compare and contrast the father's anger in the first chapter and the second.
What color is Ana's book?
What color is Ana's book?
Why does her mom yell at her?
Why does her mom yell at her?
How does she feel about not getting fancy clothes?
How does she feel about not getting fancy clothes?
Who is Sara?
Who is Sara?
Compare Sara and Ana.
Compare Sara and Ana.
What does 'Ayuda' mean?
What does 'Ayuda' mean?
Who ignores Ana when she's looking for her book?
Who ignores Ana when she's looking for her book?
Where did Ana find her book?
Where did Ana find her book?
Infer what bothers Ana more: not having money or her family being mean?
Infer what bothers Ana more: not having money or her family being mean?
What time did Ana get up?
What time did Ana get up?
Compare Ana's feelings from the beginning to now at the end of Chapter 2.
Compare Ana's feelings from the beginning to now at the end of Chapter 2.
Why does Ana want to go to Mexico?
Why does Ana want to go to Mexico?
Who would pay for Ana to be an exchange student?
Who would pay for Ana to be an exchange student?
How would going to Mexico solve Ana's problems?
How would going to Mexico solve Ana's problems?
Where does she go to school?
Where does she go to school?
What is her brother's name?
What is her brother's name?
What is her Spanish teacher's name?
What is her Spanish teacher's name?
What color was the shirt Sara was wearing?
What color was the shirt Sara was wearing?
How long would Ana and her family be in Mexico?
How long would Ana and her family be in Mexico?
What is Ana's brother always doing?
What is Ana's brother always doing?
Infer what would have happened if the school would not pay for the trip.
Infer what would have happened if the school would not pay for the trip.
How much does the trip to Mexico cost?
How much does the trip to Mexico cost?
Who are the returning characters in this chapter?
Who are the returning characters in this chapter?
Infer how Ana will react to life in Mexico.
Infer how Ana will react to life in Mexico.
What would have happened if the Mexico opportunity never happened?
What would have happened if the Mexico opportunity never happened?
Predict why Ana's school is only offering this trip to one family but for three months.
Predict why Ana's school is only offering this trip to one family but for three months.
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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Test your knowledge about Ana's desires and feelings regarding her clothing and her teacher. This quiz covers various aspects of Ana's journey including her aspirations and educational pursuits. Dive into the questions to explore more about Ana's world.
