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     Episode 45 ~ True Love

View the Episode and answer the questions.

Part I:
1. When Ramon and Rebecca return to Nancy's place, where is Nancy? What does Ramon say about the Uncle's situation?

2. They exchange gifts. Can you think of two reasons why "Mighty Casey at the bat" is a special gift for Rebecca?

3. Ramon says, "Wait till you see what Santa left for you!" What was his gift to Rebecca? What is the legend about Ekeko? List each thing Ramon hung on the gift and explain the wish behind it.

4. What does Ekeko have to do for her dreams to come true? What was Rebecca's response?

Learn more about the Ekeko doll.
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Picture of an Ekeko doll - Peru or Bolivia

Part II:

5. Who says, "I was wondering whose car that was." Why are Rebecca and Ramon surprised?

6. Can you restate the polite introduction Rebecca gives? Where had Nancy and Ramon met before?

7. What does Nancy offer to make "everything perfect"? What does she say about the Ekeko legend?

8. What two things did Nancy say about the retirement home?

9. As Rebecca walks Ramon to the door, what does he invite Rebecca to do? What common phrase, which means celebrating the New Year, did he use?

Part 3:

9. What does Nancy mean when she says, "Don't be coy with your Godmother"?

10. Nancy asks, "Are you two ?" What does she mean? What was Rebecca's answer?

11. What prediction does Nancy make?

12. Who calls Rebecca? What surprise does she get?

13. In small groups, have your own discussion to summarize the story and to make predictions about Rebecca and Ramon for the coming year.

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