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What are the seats in Spanish?
What are the seats in Spanish?
How old is Makenna?
How old is Makenna?
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What does 'edificios' mean?
What does 'edificios' mean?
What does 'actividad sísmica' refer to?
What does 'actividad sísmica' refer to?
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What is the term for trees in Spanish?
What is the term for trees in Spanish?
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What is the translation for 'bed'?
What is the translation for 'bed'?
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What does 'sala' mean in English?
What does 'sala' mean in English?
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What is the main focus of Chapter 1?
What is the main focus of Chapter 1?
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What does 'gallo pinto' consist of?
What does 'gallo pinto' consist of?
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Who is Inés' biological father?
Who is Inés' biological father?
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What is the role of Cecilio?
What is the role of Cecilio?
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What is the nickname for Costa Rican people?
What is the nickname for Costa Rican people?
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What is the capital of Costa Rica?
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
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In which region is Costa Rica located?
In which region is Costa Rica located?
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What happens when Makenna and Inés cut mangos?
What happens when Makenna and Inés cut mangos?
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What do Makenna and her father discuss in Chapter 8?
What do Makenna and her father discuss in Chapter 8?
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What kind of food does Makenna eat at the soda?
What kind of food does Makenna eat at the soda?
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What does 'volar' translate to?
What does 'volar' translate to?
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What does 'la abrazó' mean?
What does 'la abrazó' mean?
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What happens to Inés at the end of Chapter 12?
What happens to Inés at the end of Chapter 12?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- asientos: seats
- edificios: buildings
- actividad sísmica: seismic earthquakes
- árboles: trees
- cama: bed
- sala: living room
- gallo pinto: rice and beans
- jaulas: cages
- volar: to fly
- plumas: feathers
- selva: jungle
- el aviario: aviary
- los ticos: people from Costa Rica
- cuidar: to care for
- contar chistes: to tell jokes
- enojada: angry
- cortaron: they cut
- pico: beak
Key Plot Points
- Chapter 1: Makenna, 15, travels to San Jose with her dad, Dr. David Parker, an ecologist. She feels lonely after losing her mother in a car accident and leaving her friends and horse in Michigan.
- Chapter 2: Costa Rica is portrayed as peaceful with great jungles, high literacy rates (96% of "ticos"), and no dictatorship. Makenna adjusts to a small house on a ranch.
- Chapter 3: Breakfast consists of rice and beans, a strange introduction for Makenna. Inés reveals her family history, including past loss.
- Chapter 4: Makenna learns about the importance of family and wildlife protection. Cecilio, the ranch guard, emphasizes the need for security against thieves.
- Chapter 5: Makenna connects emotionally with Inés, relating their lost parents. She adopts a baby bird named Mimi. Tension rises with Inés' boyfriend, Juan Carlos.
- Chapter 6: Breakfast conversation reveals the challenges of bird theft in Costa Rica, highlighting MINAE’s role in bird protection.
- Chapter 7: Makenna suspects Juan Carlos of infidelity and discovers the baby bird house is disorganized, foreshadowing trouble.
- Chapter 8: The family plans a trip to Curu to release birds. Makenna recalls Juan Carlos mentioning Nicoya, raising her suspicions.
- Chapter 9: Makenna enjoys a traditional meal, while conversation with Inés reveals age differences and discomfort about Juan Carlos.
- Chapter 10: A jungle walk leads to discovery of a rope used for bird egg theft, escalating the urgency of protecting wildlife.
- Chapter 11: Inés and Makenna investigate Juan Carlos’ whereabouts, but encounter danger from unknown men.
- Chapter 12: After being captured, Inés helps Makenna escape by biting through her ropes. The conflict escalates with Cecilio’s betrayal.
- Chapter 13: Juan Carlos proves to be an ally from MINAE, aiding in rescue efforts. Legal repercussions follow for the thieves.
- Chapter 14: Mimi, the bird, is successfully rehabilitated and released, symbolizing a positive outcome amidst challenges.
- Chapter 15: The trial results in jail time for the thieves. Makenna embraces modern communication with her friends. A family moment unfolds as Inés and Dr. Parker share a kiss, marking a new beginning.
Character Profiles
- Makenna Parker: A 15-year-old girl navigating loss and adjusting to life in Costa Rica.
- Dr. David Parker: Makenna's father, an ecologist mourning his deceased wife while attempting a new start in Costa Rica.
- Inés: A supportive figure with a complex family background, connecting with Makenna through shared loss.
- Cecilio: Security guard on the ranch, provides logistical support but faces moral dilemmas.
- Juan Carlos: Inés' boyfriend with questionable motives, initially seen as an antagonist.
- Mimi: A baby bird cared for by Makenna, representing hope and healing.
- Alex Parker: Makenna's older sister, furthering a sense of family in Michigan.
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Explore the journey of Makenna as she travels to San Jose, coping with loss and adjusting to a new life in Costa Rica. This quiz covers vocabulary and key plot points from Chapter 1 of her adventure. Discover important themes and cultural elements that shape her experience.
