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What is Ana thankful for?
What is Ana thankful for?
Ana is thankful for her family, her friends, her house, and her family's car.
What are Ana's friends thinking about?
What are Ana's friends thinking about?
Ana's friends are thinking about how they want to have more materials, such as clothes, cars, phones, etc.
When does Ana think about going back to Mexico?
When does Ana think about going back to Mexico?
Ana thinks about going back to Mexico in two years to visit the Sanches family, Ricardo, Patricia, and her other friends from Mexico.
Who is writing to Ana?
Who is writing to Ana?
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Why does Ricardo study Spanish?
Why does Ricardo study Spanish?
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What does Ana think about her possessions?
What does Ana think about her possessions?
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What do chapters eight and nine focus on for Ana?
What do chapters eight and nine focus on for Ana?
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Study Notes
Chapter 8 Key Points
- Ana expresses gratitude for her family, friends, home, and car.
- Her friends desire more material possessions, including clothes, cars, and phones.
- Ana contemplates returning to Mexico in two years to visit friends and the Sanches family.
- Ricardo communicates with Ana through letters, indicating their friendship.
Chapter 9 Key Points
- Ricardo studies Spanish to improve his language skills and connect with his cultural background.
- Ana reflects on her desires, including wanting Calvin Klein clothing and a personal car.
- Despite finding her house small, Ana acknowledges its advantages compared to the Sanches' living situation.
- Ana's thoughts reveal feelings of greediness over wanting a nicer car and typical teen desires.
- She recognizes her fortune in having more than the Sanches family and becomes increasingly appreciative of her family's possessions.
- The friendship network includes many friends in both the U.S. and Mexico, highlighting Ana's social connections.
- Receiving Ricardo's letter brings Ana great happiness, reinforcing the joy of maintaining long-distance friendships.
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Explore the key themes and reflections from Chapters 8 and 9 of Ana's story. This quiz delves into her experiences with gratitude, friendship, and the contrast between material desires and appreciation for what she has. Examine Ana's connections between her life in the U.S. and her cultural roots in Mexico.
