Chapter 5 Checkpoint

How do the sisters get past the checkpoint? How do they appeal to the officer?

• They slip a twenty dollar bill from the dead man’s wallet to the officer and he lets them through without the correct paper.

• They don’t. They are caught trying to transport the dead body and get apprehended by police.

What is Delia’s and Velia’s point of view of Pita’s behavior?

• They think Pita is disloyal to their sisterhood and is trying to get them into trouble by turning them in.

• They understand that Pita is still very young and innocent. She is just afraid and misses their mother.

What is Odilia’s point of view of Pita’s behavior?

• She thinks Pita is disloyal to their sisterhood and is trying to get them into trouble by turning them in.

• She understands that Pita is still very young and innocent. She is just afraid and misses their mother.

Where were characters challenged to show empathy, compassion, integrity or respect to one another in this chapter?

• When Pita was scared and upset and bit Velia’s arm, Odilia shows compassion for Pita when she returns from the store and cares for her.

• When Pita was scared and upset and bit Velia’s arm, the twins showed compassion and understanding and comforted Pita.

How far are you in the assigned reading?

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