Too Many Tamales

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What made Maria feel so grown-up?

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Maria felt grown-up because she was wearing her mother’s apron, lipstick, and perfume.

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Who decided the family should cook another batch of tamales?

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Aunt Rosa decided the family should cook another batch of tamales.

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What did Aunt Rosa believe about the second batch of tamales?

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Aunt Rosa believed the second batch of tamales would taste better than the first.

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What happened after the cousins ate all the tamales?

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After the cousins ate all the tamales, Maria thought Danny swallowed the ring.

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What was Maria going to do before she saw the ring on her mother’s finger?

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Maria was going to tell her mother where she thought the ring was.

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What is a tamale?

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A tamale is a traditional Mexican dish made of masa (corn dough) filled with various ingredients and wrapped in corn husks.

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Why did Maria want to wear her mother’s things?

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Maria wanted to wear her mother’s things to feel more grown-up and connected to her mother.

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What role does Aunt Rosa play in the story?

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Aunt Rosa is a family member who helps decide to make more tamales and influences the family's actions.

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What is the significance of the ring in the story?

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The ring symbolizes Maria's connection to her mother and the feelings of responsibility and maturity.

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How do the cousins react to the tamales?

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The cousins eagerly eat the tamales, leading to the discovery of the missing ring.