Too Many Tamales

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What is the main topic of the story?

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Too Many Tamales is about a girl named Maria who loses her mother's ring while making tamales.

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What does realistic fiction mean?

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Realistic fiction is a genre of literature that tells a story that could happen in real life, even though it is made up.

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What does it mean to knead dough?

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To knead dough means to work it with your hands by pressing, folding, and stretching it.

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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 meats, cheeses, or other fillings, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.

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Why did Maria's cousin groan?

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Maria's cousin groaned because they were full and didn't want to eat more tamales.

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What does it mean to be full?

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To be full means that you have eaten enough food and do not want to eat more.

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What is a ring?

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A ring is a piece of jewelry that is worn on a finger.

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What does it mean to lose something?

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To lose something means to no longer have it or to not be able to find it.

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What is the significance of the ring in the story?

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The ring is important because it represents Maria's connection to her mother and her feelings of responsibility.

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What does it mean to groan?

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To groan means to make a low sound of pain or discomfort.