Why does Yolanda quickly get back into her car and lock the door when she hears the approaching motor?
She feels a sense of danger from the approaching vehicle and its occupants.
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What plot device does Alvarez use at he beginning of this excerpt from “Antojos”?
in medias res, starting the story in the middle of the action.
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What is the main reason that José is upset when he returns from the Mirandas’ near the end of “Antojos”?
The guard thought that he was lying.
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thief
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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In “Antojos,” why don’t the men want to take money from Yolanda?
They are doing her a favor and so do not feel that payment is necessary.
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How are cabanas used in resorts or beach clubs?
In resorts or beach clubs, cabanas are often rented out to guests who want a private space to relax, enjoy the beach or pool, and have drinks and snacks served
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What does the encounter with the old aunts reveal about their attitude towards Yolanda's journey?
They are anxious and try to dissuade her due to safety concerns.
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What plot device does Alvarez use in this excerpt from “Antojos”? Yolanda wanted to turn back, but there was no room to maneuver the car around. Finally, with a great snapping of twigs and thrashing of branches across the windshield, as if
foreshadowing, clues in the text that suggest future events in the story.
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monster
Reset all scores!
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magnet
Take 15 points!
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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Why does Yolanda believe her family lent her a car for her journey?
They were concerned for her safety in the capital city during potential unrest.
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he small island was unprepared for the (hara kiri/tsunami) that swept over it, carrying away homes and destroying whole villages.
tsunami
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What is the point in the story when the author relieves the suspense by showing that Yolanda does not need to be afraid?
The two men with machetes begin to fix her car.
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What pronoun should replace the second Tito's Taco Palace in red? The students have decided to eat at Tito's Taco Palace, where they can order the special. Tito's Taco Palace's prices are very low.
Its
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he (caravan/bazaar) was huge and featured everything from Persian rugs to brass coffee pots and delicate tea sets.
bazaar
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What do the men on the bus do when they see Yolanda on the side of the road?
They taunt and beckon to her, waving flags and bottles.
