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Why does the author describe Jose as "kicking like a roped steer" when he was born?
He was trying to suggest that even from birth Jose was always in motion
What was Jose's reaction when the other children laughed at his poor English?
He vowed to learn English better than anyone else.
How do Jose's feelings about New York City change?
He first sees it as a "shimmering city," then sees it as a "jungle of stone."
Why does Jose call New York a "cemetery?"
His dream of being an artist ended there.
What do we learn about Jose's character as we read the story?
He is hard-working and determined.
Why does Jose feel nervous and shy on the night of his debut?
It was his first time performing in public.
Why did Jose move to New York?
He wanted to become an artist.
Why did the author write Jose Born to Dance?
He wanted to inform us about the famous dancer Jose Limon.
Jose's dance moves were as smooth as silk. Is this an example of a metaphor or simile?
simile
Why did Jose's family move to Nogales?
They wanted to escape the civil war in Mexico.
Why does the author use Spanish words throughout the story?
He wants to demonstrate Jose's cultural background.
