Question 1

When and where does chapter 1 take place?

Accepted Answer

Zamora, Michoacán, México; October 30

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Mazahua, México; October 31

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Wilmington, Delaware, August 27

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Ciudad de México, México; October 30

Question 2

What is the grandmother doing at the beginning of the chapter?

Accepted Answer

Decorating the altar and talking to her granddaughter, Teresa.

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Taking a nap on the couch.

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Preparing a meal for her granddaughter, Teresa.

Question 3

Who are los mazahua? (Mark all that apply)

Question 4

What is the altar for?

Accepted Answer

Día de Muertos

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<P>A funeral</P>

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Cinco de Mayo

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<P>Halloween</P>

Question 5

What is the secret the grandmother reveals? (Respond below in English)

Accepted Answer

The spirits of the dead return on the wings of the monarchs

Question 6

The grandmother is struggling to put someone’s photo on the altar. Whose photo is it?

Accepted Answer

Her husband, Teresa’s grandfather

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Teresa's father

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Teresa's great-grandmother

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Teresa's other grandmother

Question 7

Why is it necessary to put the grandfather’s photo on the altar? (Write your response below in English)

Accepted Answer

So that his spirit is able to return

Question 8

What is on the altar? (Check all that apply)

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