Why is the kamishibai man surprised when he goes into the city?
The city has changed a lot, it is more modern.
Why does Baachan make candies for Jiichan?
To give to the children who listen to his stories.
How are Juan and Isaac the same?
They both follow their dreams.
Why does Jiichan tell a story when he gets to the city for the first time in a while?
To tell how different the city used to be and why he stopped telling stories.
Why does Juan want land?
He wants to be a farmer.
Why does Juan not get any land?
There's only enough for his brothers.
Why did Juan succeed?
He listened to the zanates when he planted his garden.
Is Jiichan surprised to see an audience was listening to his story?
Yes.
What does the captain say to Isaac?
If he listened to his dreams he would have looked for treasure under a man named Isaac's stove
How is Juan's relationship with the zanates?
They think of him as a friend.
What does Jiichan do?
He goes to the city to tell stories to children.
How is Juan friendly to the zanates?
He gives them food.
What genre is the Kamishibai Man?
Realistic fiction.
Was Isaac poor or rich? How do we know?
He was very poor because he couldn't afford to eat.
What is Juan's deal with Grandpa Chon?
If he fails he has to work a day for free for every day he used the land.
Did real life kamishibai men have candy?
Yes, they sold it.
How was his audience different in the beginning of the story and at the end?
His audience were children at the beginning but now they're adults.
What does the captain of the guards think of Isaac?
He thinks he is unwise and foolish.