Directions: Print this page and write the answers to the questions. (Or open a Word document and type your answers.) Use complete sentences except where you are asked to list information.

1. Francisco uses a metaphor A metaphor is a way of describing one thing by indirectly comparing it to something else without using the words like or as (which are used in similes). Example: Contrary to one economic theory, money does not trickle down from the wealthy to the poor.

Metaphors might be verbs, nouns, or adjectives.  when he says, "I buried my head in my schoolbooks.? What is the underlying meaning of the sentence? (Hint: He explains it.)

2. How did Francisco manage to get attention and gain some respect among his classmates? Did they show respect directly or indirectly? Explain.

3. How did Francisco make friends? How is this similar to or different from your own approach?

4. Of the things kids talked about and did, what did Francisco enjoy the most? Why?

5. When Francisco offered to sing an Elvis song, what was the reaction of his classmates? (p. 31)

6. Describe Francisco's feelings about their reactions. Highlight or underline the simile A simile is a way of describing someone or something by comparing it to something else that is similar in one way or another. Similes use the word like or as. Examples: They passed by cactuses standing "like poor men stretching out their arms in prayer," or "like men in surrender." (p. 8)  he uses. Make an inference  a judgment or logical conclusion about his character. 

7. How did Francisco feel before his performance? Write down the words that show his feelings. (p. 32)

8. Was Francisco's performance a success or failure? How do you know?

9. Why was Roberto concerned about going to the dance at the Vets Memorial? List his concerns.

10. Write down words that describe the scene at the Verterans Memorial.
     • the music -
     • the lights -
     • where the boys and girls were standing -
     • Francisco's insight into this -

11. How did Francisco and Roberto learn to dance and why was this important to them?

12. We can infer that Francisco's phone call to Peggy was very awkward not relaxed or comfortable,   embarrassing  . List all the reasons why.

13. List all the reasons why Francisco felt awkward at Peggy's house. Why did he think, "Papá and Mamá would never allow this"? (pp. 39-40)

14. Why do you think Peggy avoided Francisco after he visited her home? Why did Peggy's mother look the other way?

15. Why did Francisco and Roberto stop going to the dances at the Vets Memorial?

Topics for Class Discussion:

1. Do you think prejudice is an innate characteristic of human beings or is it learned? Explain your answer. You can use examples from Chapter 3.

2. Francisco confronted Peggy directly when she started to avoid him. What would you have done in the same situation?

3. Do you think Francisco's Papá's insistence on respect had anything to do with prejudice? Explain your answer.