"Tumba": Chapter 6

How does the family prepare the grandfather's tomb?

• They cook tamales at the cementary.

• They decorate it with flower petals and candles.

• Alex forms a mariachi band.

• They plant flowers and trees.

Who talked about Felix's favorite activities while they prepared the tomb?

• Abuela

• Alex

• Mamá

• Nora

What does Alex want to know?

• Where and why did Felix explore caves?

• When is it time to eat?

• Why is Sergio here?

• Where is the papel picado?

Why is the grandmother silent at first?

• She is alseep.

• She is angry at Alex.

• She is communicating with spirits, in particular Felix's spirit.

• She is busy decorating and doesn't hear Alex.

What information does the grandmother repeat to the family?

• She repeats her tamale recipe.

• She repeats information about the tunnel and cave.

• She repeats the words to "Cielito lindo".

• She repeats the appropriate decorations to use.

What does Felix's spirit say is in the cave?

• a lot of treasure

• a lot of money

• a lot of tamales

• a lot of spirits

What is the problem with the tunnel?

• A bad spirit guards the entrance

• Someone stole all the money

• It's overgrown with trees

• It's hard to get to

What does Alex draw?

• A picture of the tunnel/cave.

• A picture of Nora.

• A map of Ciudad Mante.

• A picture of Felix's tomb

Who else listens to the description that the Rosario gives?

• Sergio

• David

• Los mariachi

• A black cat

Where does this story take place?

• In Mexico D.F.

• In Argentina

• In Ciudad Mante, Mexico

• In Texas