Tequila Worm Ch. 6-7

Why doesn’t Sofia want to take tacos for lunch?

• she is bored with tacos

• she doesn't like the taste of tacos

• the school lunches are tastier

• she wants to eat sandwiches to fit in with the other kids

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Who helps Sofia when she gets made fun of?

• Sofia's mom

• Coach Clarke

• Sofia's dad

• Berta

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What advice does Coach Clarke give Sofia?

• To go tell a teacher when someone makes fun of her

• To ignore bullies

• To kick the bully

• To beat the bully by being better at all parts of school - sports and academics

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What is the one problem with the Fancy School?

• It's too expensive

• It's far away from home

• It doesn't have a soccer team

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What type of conflict does Sofia feel when she thinks about going to boarding school?

• internal conflict (inside herself)

• external conflict (outside herself)

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Sofia’s feelings about her sister, Lucy, begin to become more positive when –

• Sofia realizes she’s going to have to say goodbye to Lucy if she goes to Saint Luke’s.

• Lucy shares her candy with Sofia after Halloween.

• Lucy uses her special cascarón to cover Berta in raw egg.

• Sofia and Lucy spend time decorating cascarónes together.

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Which event contributes most to Sofia's inner conflict in the story?

Hint: inner conflict is the struggle or problem inside Sofia's mind

• Berta is selfish and does not share her chocolate with Sofia, even after Sofia shares with her.

• During lunch, one of Sofia’s classmates starts calling her Taco Head and many follow along.

• Sofia likes the idea of attending Saint Luke’s, even though it’s different from her home.

• Sofia loves candy, but can only get good candy if she goes trick or treating on the other side of town.

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How does Berta respond to Sofia when Sofia tells her the brochure from Saint Luke’s?

• She expresses her worry that Sofia might be breaking too many norms.

• She reminds Sofia that this is a once in a life time opportunity she shouldn’t pass up.

• She tells Sofia to pursue teaching or nursing instead of becoming a lawyer.

• She encourages Sofia to stay in McAllen, get a scholarship, and then go to law school.

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The chapters “Skulls and Quarters” and “Taco Head” add to the story by showing that Sofia –

• has a very different taste in food compared to her family

• doesn't always recognize the value in her own culture

• no longer wants to listen to the opinions of her family

• does not like being told what to do

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What will be the hardest and scariest part of leaving for Sofia?

• Being away from her parents

• Learning all the rules about fancy dinners

• Leaving Lucy behind

• Living on her own at school

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