90 Miles to Havana: Chapters 6-12 | Almond Revenge - Good Homes

According to the text, which detail best supports why Julian describes the almonds as "perfect" for throwing?

• They make a loud noise upon impact.

• They are small enough to be hidden easily.

• Their weight and shape allow for better accuracy.

• They are abundant and easy to replace.

Which passage provides the strongest evidence to explain why Julian says the almonds are good for throwing on page 42?

• "They'll fly straight as an arrow, and if you're the unlucky target, you'll feel the sting well into the next day."

• "At this time of year, the green almonds are just the right weight and shape for throwing."

Based on Gordo’s comments about Julian on page 43, which word best summarizes Gordo’s perspective on his youngest brother?

• Hopeless

• Mature

• Immature

• Appropriate

Based on the chapter, Pork Chops, which two locations serve as the main settings?

• The Garcia's house and Julian's family's home

• Julian's family's home and the airport

• The airport and the dock/sea

• Havana and the Florida Keys

Based on the chapter Pork Chops, which character shows more concern about the government official surveilling their family?

• Both, Mami & Papi

• Papi

• Mami

• Neither show concern

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Which piece of textual evidence best supports your analysis of whether Mami or Papi was more concerned about being surveilled in Pork Chops?

• "She's not just a nosy neighbor; she can have you sent away." - Mami

• "No, she's just a busybody," Papi says, trying to reassure us."

• "My mother bangs her glass down so hard I thought it was going to shatter.

  "Who let you into my house?""

• "My father pushes his chair back slowly and then gets up. "How may we help our neighbor?"

Based on the information about Mami trading her alligator shoes on the black market for food, what conclusion can you draw about the situation in Cuba?

• Since the revolution, Mami hasn't been to the market.

• Julian's family loves pork chops.

• Pork chops are expensive.

• Since the revolution, resources like food are scarce in Cuba.

What item does Julian smuggle in his suitcase, and who requests that he do this?

According to the text, how much money does the man offer Julian for the cigars Papi sent them to Miami with?

• $50

• $10

• $1

• $5

Using evidence from Julian’s internal monologue at the Miami airport, which summary best describes his observations and the experience of him and his brothers?

• He is witnessing happy reunions while he and his brothers are alone without their parents.

• He is witnessing happy reunions while he and his brothers are scared.

• He is witnessing happy reunions while he and his brothers are awaiting their parents to meet them at the terminal.

• He is witnessing happy reunions while he and his brothers are searching for their contact in a hurry.