1. What did Francisco mean when he said, "The van and I didn't get along"? (p. 109) (List words that are new to you.)
2. How did Francisco feel about driving his father's DeSoto? Why?
3. Why did the father reprimand Francisco when he yelled at Roberto? Would the same cultural rule apply in your family? Explain your answer.
4. How did Roberto show that he loved his Buick and took great pride in it?
5. What details imply or suggest that cars were a status symbol for high school boys? What line implies that this was also true of Roberto?
6. When Mike Nevel offered Francisco an early morning job, he didn't turn him down. List two reasons why. What would you have done in the same situation? Explain your answer.
7. At the end of the chapter, the Little Stinker Roberto had painted next to the gas tank didn't bother Francisco as much as before. Why not?
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