Questions and Answers
What does 'Under the Wire' refer to?
Family crosses the 'La frontera' (border) to California.
What happens to Trampita in Soledad?
Panchito leaves Trampita alone to try to pick up cotton.
What is the significance of the butterfly in 'Inside Out'?
Caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.
What miracle occurs in 'Miracle in Tent City'?
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What does 'El Angel de Oro' symbolize for Panchito?
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What Christmas gift did Panchito's family buy despite being broke?
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How did Panchito's father react to El Perico's screeching?
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What did Panchito try to prove by picking cotton in cold weather?
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What excitement did Panchito feel regarding the trumpet?
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What lesson did Gabriel teach Panchito?
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What happened to Panchito's librito after the fire?
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Why did Panchito move back to Santa Maria?
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Study Notes
Under the Wire
- Family journeyed from Mexico to California, crossing "La frontera" (the border).
Soledad
- Panchito is left alone with Trampita while parents and Roberto pick cotton.
- He abandons Trampita to attempt picking cotton, facing consequences for neglect and poor picking quality.
Inside Out
- Panchito struggles with language barriers as a new student.
- Conflict arises with Curtis over a sweater from the lost and found.
- Wins a blue ribbon for a butterfly drawing but ultimately gives it to Curtis, symbolizing transformation.
Miracle in Tent City
- Torito falls ill shortly after birth.
- Dona Maria, a healer, initially tries to cure him with eggs but fails.
- A year of community prayers to Santa Nino leads to Torito's miraculous recovery.
El Angel de Oro
- Panchito befriends a child living near a goldfish named "El Angel de Oro."
- Miguelito’s sudden disappearance highlights the instability in Panchito's life.
- Rescues and relocates gray fish to the neighbor's goldfish tank.
Christmas Gift
- A couple attempts to sell goods to Panchito's family in desperate need.
- Despite being financially strained, Panchito's parents buy candy for their children and a handkerchief for Christmas.
Death Forgiven
- El Perico, an undocumented parrot, causes tension in the household with his loud screeches.
- Panchito's father, overwhelmed, tragically kills the parrot out of frustration.
Cotton Sack
- Panchito tries to prove his readiness by joining his father and brother in cold cotton-picking.
- Physical pain from cold and salt leads him to retreat from the labor.
The Circuit
- Annual migration for work signifies the start of a new season for the family.
- Excitement about learning trumpet with Mr. Lema quickly fades as they prepare to move.
Learning the Game
- Engages in kick-the-can with siblings, excluding Manuelito.
- Meets bracero Gabriel, who demonstrates self-advocacy against contratista Diaz.
- Learns the importance of standing up for oneself.
To Have and to Hold
- A treasured penny collection symbolizes connections with his father and friend.
- The notebook (Librito) contains valuable English definitions, but a fire destroys it; knowledge remains intact.
Moving Still
- Family returns to Santa Maria in search of safety from immigration officers (la migra).
- Panchito memorizes a section of the Declaration of Independence at school.
- Ultimately, he is taken by la migra during the move.
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