1. What did the Squires Club members do? When you were in high school, did you participate in a club like this? If yes, what kind of club was it and what activities did the club sponsor? If no, were there clubs? What was their purpose?
2. Who was Mr. Osterveen? What was unusual about his background that appealed to Francisco?
3. Write the simile found on page 118 and explain its meaning.
4. Why do you think Francisco's father expressed interest in learning more about Mr. Osterveen?
5. The family teased one another as they helped Francisco come up with a name for the Spanish club. List the names that were mentioned and explain why Francisco settled on the name he did.
6. When Mr. Osterveen suggested the club organize a party around Christmas, why did Francisco feel sad?
7. What did Francisco suggest the club do? Was the plan successful? Explain.
8. Explain the ironyIrony means that a situation, event, or word has the opposite outcome or meaning to what was expected. at the end of the chapter.
