Cemetery Boys Chapter 1

What is the setting of Chapter 1?

• Yadriel’s high school

• The house where Yadriel has lived his entire life

• The cemetery where Yadriel is trespassing (sneaking in without permission)

• Lady Death's dungeon

Who are the main characters in Chapter 1?

• Yadriel and his best friend, Maritza

• Yadriel and his classmate, Julian

• Yadriel and his dad, Enrique

• Yadriel and his brother, Diego

What is the brujx community’s relationship to Lady Death?

• Brujx are afraid of Lady Death and avoid her

• Brujx pray to Lady Death for protection

• Lady Death makes brujx immortal (they can never die)

• Lady Death gives brujx their powers

What are the powers of brujos and brujas?

• Brujos release spirits to the afterlife, and brujas heal pain

• Brujos heal pain, and brujas release spirits to the afterlife

• Brujos fight against spirits, and brujas find hidden spirits

• Brujos and brujas both protect people from Lady Death

What is a portaje?

• A dagger

• A necklace

• A physical object that holds that magic of the brujx

• A statue of Lady Death

ANALYSIS: Why does Yadriel participate in the ceremony with Lady Death in secret? How does this decision reflect his relationship with his family? (4-6 sentences)