SLM Final Review

SLM Final Review

During the course of this book, we learned many things about the author, Julissa Arce. Today we are going to show what we've learned.

P. 1-25

• In chapter one, Julissa tells us she was her mom's miracle baby. There is a celebration for her. What is it?

• Julissa's parents start out selling drinks at ferias, or fairs. What are these drinks called?

• Julissa calls someone else "Mama" as a child. Who is this person?

Multiple Choice

What is a presentacion de los tres anos?

• A celebration of life after someone dies

• A 15th birthday party

• A 3rd birthday party

• A wedding anniversary celebration

P. 25-50

• Julissa's mom begins selling something Taxco is known for. She travels to the US to sell it at trade shows. What is it?

• After traveling to the US, Julissa feels her mother has changed. What are some of these changes?

• Someone very important to Julissa leaves her life. Who is it and why do they leave?

Multiple Choice

What does Julissa's mom begin eating after traveling to the US?

• Ice cream

• Chicken

• Pork

• Donuts

Multiple Choice

Who gets married and leaves Julissa behind as a child?

• Cande

• Aris

• Nay

• Mama Silvia

P. 53-167

• What happens to devastate Julissa's parents in their silver business?

• Who begins drinking and physically abusing Julissa?

• Who is Julissa's boyfriend in high school?

• What team does Julissa join in middle school with her friend Tiffani?

• Who bullies Julissa about her "Pocahontas hair?"

• Who is Justin, and why does Julissa remember him?

• Who is Sam, and why is he important to the story?

Open Ended

Who is Sam, and why is he important to the story?

Fill in the Blanks

bullies Julissa about her "Pocahontas hair."

Multiple Choice

Which team does Julissa join in middle school with her friend Tiffani?

• Dance team

• Theatre

• Cheerleading squad

• Basketball

Multiple Choice

Who is Julissa's boyfriend in high school?

• Chris

• Victor

• Justin

• Sam

Multiple Select

During the course of Julissa's life, her parents sell which of these?

• Cantaritos

• Tamales

• Tacos

• Silver

Open Ended

Who is Justin, and why does Julissa remember him?

P. 168-183

• Aris and her husband Victor move in with Julissa and her family. What big event happens after this?

• On New Year's Eve, Julissa's family is overwhelmed by the crowd wanting funnel cakes. _______ shows up to save the day.

• Who calls 911, and who subsequently ends up being deported?

Open Ended

What happens to devastate Julissa's parents in their silver business?

Multiple Choice

Who begins drinking and physically abusing Julissa?

• Sam

• Victor

• Her dad

• Her mom

Multiple Choice

Aris and her husband Victor move in with Julissa and her family. What big event happens after this?

• Julissa starts college

• Aris helps Julissa go on a date with Chris

• Julissa's dad attacks Chris

• Aris and Victor get a divorce because of Julissa's dad

Fill in the Blanks

On New Year's Eve, Julissa's family is overwhelmed by the crowd wanting funnel cakes.

shows up to save the day.

Multiple Choice

Who calls 911, and who subsequently ends up being deported?

• Aris, Julissa's dad

• Julissa's dad, Julissa's mom

• Julio, Julissa

• Julissa, Julissa's dad