Manuel and the Magic Fox Comprehension Flashcard

Front

Why does Manuel initially feel conflicted about his uncle Tobi's invitation to stay overnight?

Back

He is tempted by his uncle's company but fears his mother's disapproval for missing Mass.

Front

Manuel's decision to follow the unusual tracks in the sand suggests what about his personality?

Back

He has a strong sense of curiosity and is observant of his surroundings.

Front

Manuel offers the fox both a SPAM sandwich and cornbread. What can the fox's reaction to these foods tell us about its true nature?

Back

It suggests the fox has unusual tastes or is not a typical wild animal.

Front

The priest's statement that there is 'nothing he can do for her—it just has to run its course' after Manuel's mother's stroke implies:

Back

The doctor believes her condition is severe and unlikely to improve quickly.

Front

Why might the author have included the detail about the Japanese relocation center being near the Pueblo?

Back

All of the above.

Front

Manuel's initial suspicion of Tomiko is primarily based on:

• Her strange name and the fact that no one else has seen her.
• His mother's confusion and the neighbors' denial of helping.
• The fact that she appears too clean to have been living in the desert.
• All of the above.

Back

All of the above.

Front

What does Tomiko's comparison of 'relocation center' to 'reservation' reveal about her perspective?

Back

It suggests she finds both terms to be misleading and minimizing of the true nature of those places.

Front

The discovery of the fox skin in the closet leads Manuel to conclude that:

Back

Tomiko is able to transform into the red fox he saw.

Front

Manuel's realization that Tomiko has been digging at the relocation camp is significant because it reveals:

Back

Tomiko has a deep loyalty to the people in the camp and is acting out of desperation.

Front

The final exchange between Manuel and Tomiko about legends suggests a central theme of the story. What is the most likely interpretation of Tomiko's statement, "If people don’t abandon their legends, why would the legends abandon them?"

Back

It implies that Tomiko's true nature and her connection to the fox legend are dependent on acceptance and understanding.