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Why is Matt kept hidden in the beginning of the story?
Because he is a clone and Celia wants to protect him
Who is El Patrón?
He is the original Matteo Alacrán
What happens when the children first meet Matt through the window?
He breaks the glass to reach them and gets badly cut
Why do the adults at the Big House treat Matt like an animal?
Because clones are considered not human
What is an eejit?
A person with a microchip in their brain who is controlled like a robot
Describe how Tam Lin treats Matt differently from others.
He treats Matt with respect and teaches him survival and moral lessons
Why do people fear El Patrón?
ruthless
and can break any law he wants
Because he is powerful
Who is the old man who dies in Chapter 15?
El Viejo
Who is Matt’s bodyguard?
Tam Lin
What are the mind-controlled workers called?
Eejits
Who tells the story of Brother Wolf to Matt?
Maria
What does Matt find hidden at the oasis?
Supplies
What language is the word “Patrón” from?
Spanish
What does “Patrón” mean in English?
Boss or master
What does it mean if someone is “confined”?
Kept in or restricted to a certain space
What does “senile” describe?
Someone whose mind is weakened by old age
