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What did Elisa's grandmother give her when she visited?
a porcelain squirrel
Why is it the saddest day of her life?
She moved the the United States for good
When did Elisa's grandmother give her the squirrel figurine?
In the past, when she visited her
How are Elisa and Francisco different?
Elisa does not like living in the United States and has a negative view of everything. On the other hand, Francisco likes living in the United States and has a
Why does Elisa call her classmates opponents?
She feels that she and her classmates are on different sides because they don't speak the same language.
What does the word emblem mean as used in the text? What context clues help you figure out the meaning?
The word emblem is a symbol - an object that stands for an idea.
Why does Elisa decide to show her composition to Jose? Quote details from the text that supports your inference?
She would like to show her paper to her classmates, "so that they can see that she isn't so dumb." Also, because she admires Jose' and she wants him to know tha
What are some of the main character's qualities (traits that make the character think and act in certain ways)?
Elisa is proud but she is also scared of being embarrassed.
What important life lesson does the main character learn in the story (this is the theme)?
one possible answer: Elisa learns that partnering with someone can help you succeed.
Why does Elisa write that she thinks she will "like this school after all"?
She meets a student that also speaks Spanish who is sad and quiet, and she thinks she may have found a friend.
preliminary
comes before the final, or main event
opponents
people who compete against one another
brutal
cruel or harsh
embarrassed
feel ashamed and uncomfortable
typically
regularly, or on an ordinary basis
gorgeous
beautiful or graceful
