Lupita Manana Chapters 1-6

Front

Why was giving up their most prized possessions to pay Bartolo such a high price?

Back

The knife and cross were valuable because they were gifts from people important to Lupita and Salvador.

Front

Why doesn’t Salvador consider Bartolo a “coyote”?

Back

Bartolo is from Ensenada like Salvador and Lupita.

Front

How do Lupita and Salvador cross the border safely?

Back

They hide in a produce truck in vegetable crates.

Front

Why did Captain Ortega dislike Salvador?

Back

He didn’t want his daughter to marry someone poor.

Front

Why was the silver cross necklace so important to Lupita?

Back

Her father gave it to her as a confirmation gift.

Front

Why does Lupita dress as a boy?

Back

So that she will be safe when traveling

Front

What lesson do Lupita and Salvador learn on the road from Ensenada to Tijuana?

Back

Not everyone can be trusted.

Front

What happens the first time the children enter the United States?

Back

Border patrol is waiting; they get sent back.

Front

Who told the younger Torres children that Papa had gone up into the sky and become a star?

Back

Lupita

Front

Who does Mama first ask to go tell Senor Aguilar that Mama won't be coming to work the next few days?

Back

Lupita