Mexican Whiteboy Study Guide

What can you infer about Danny's self-image?

• He's cocky because he knows he's crazy good at baseball.
• He's aggressive because he's always trying to prove himself.
• He's insecure because he's unsure of who he is and where he fits in.
• He's conceited because he thinks he's better than his Mexican family.

Where do the boys play stickball?

• At Las Palmas Park
• In the cul-de-sac in front of the Rodriguez's house
• Next to the recycling plant
• At Leucadia Prep

How does Uno react to Danny's success at the derby?

• He's excited by how far Danny can hit the ball.
• He realizes Danny is going to be somebody.
• He wants to be just like him.
• He's jealous and gets angry.

What was Senior like when he was younger?

• He was a nerd.
• He was a gangster.
• He was super religious.
• He was an attentive father.

How did Uno react when Manny got accidentally hit with the bat?

• He was soley focused on helping Manny.
• He took care of Manny and asked Danny to apologize.
• He took out his anger and frustration on Danny.
• He made Danny take care of Manny while he called 911.

Why does Danny feel out of place with his family in National City?

• Because he doesn't speak Spanish and he is only half Mexican.
• Because he thinks he is better than they are.
• Because they don't try to include him and treat him like an outsider.
• Because his mom told him not to trust them.

What announcement do Randy and Danny's mom make to Danny and Julia just before summer begins?

• They are getting married.
• They are moving to San Diego.
• They are invited to spend the summer with Randy in San Francisco.
• Randy is moving in with them.

How does Uncle Ray react when he finds out about what happened between Uno and Danny?

• He pulls Uno out of the car and beats him down in front of his friends.
• He asks Sofia to tell him exactly what happened.
• He runs over him with his car.
• He confronts Danny and asks for the truth about what happened.

What does Uncle Ray tell Danny about his Dad's feelings about being Mexican?

• He is super proud to be from Mexico.
• He feels inferior and hates the way Mexicans are treated.
• He thinks Mexicans have more advantages than Blacks.
• He wants Danny to be ALL Mexican, not just half Mexican.

What does Danny's mom initially think of San Francisco?

• She hates it!
• She thinks it is too big and she misses home.
• She thinks it is just like San Diego.
• She is impressed by the culture and how clean and nice everything is.