Love, Amalia

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How would you describe Amalia's relationship with her Abuelita?

Back

They are very close, spending Fridays together talking.

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What does Abuelita mean when she says that things happen for a time, and then fade away, sometimes to reappear and sometimes to be replaced? Does she mean this literally or figuratively?

Back

She means this figuratively, that sometimes friendships happen for a short while, fade way. Sometimes they come back and sometimes they are replaced.

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Why was Amalia so hurt by Martha? Why is she acting angry?

Back

Amalia is hurt that Martha seems to be happy about moving, and angry that Martha isn't thinking about how it will affect Amalia.

Front

What does Amalia and Martha's library game say about their relationship?

Back

The library game shows how close the girls are and how well they know each other.

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Why was Martha happy when Amalia's father told her to get her mother?

Back

Martha was happy that she was being treated like she was a part of the family.

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Why doesn't Amalia open the envelope that Martha gave her?

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Amalia was too upset with Martha and wanted to cut her out of her life.

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What does it mean when tio Manuel says that Amalia was the apple of Abuelita's eye?

Back

It means that Abuelita cherished Amalia.

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How does Amalia feel when her cousin calls her lucky?

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Amalia is angry because she isn't lucky to have lost Abuelita.

Front

Compare and Contrast the perspectives of Amalia and her cousins to the days after Abuelita's death. Options: Amalia is sad and hurt, Julian lucky, Lucia shopping

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Amalia is sad and hurt, Julian lucky, Lucia shopping

Front

What are the three steps that Amalia's principal propose to solve a problem?

Back

Apologize, fix the problem, learn from the mistake