Where does Elena live?
El Building
Where was Elena when President Kennedy was killed?
School
Who lived in the old house before Eugene moved in?
An old Jewish couple
Why was Mr. DePalma crying?
President Kennedy had been killed
What was Elena going to do after school?
She was going to study with Eugene
What did Eugene's mom tell Elena when she went there?
Eugene didn't need any help
Why was Elena crying?
She couldn't study with Eugene
Why did Elena put on pink lipstick?
She wanted to look good when Eugene saw her
Is the following quote an example of direct or indirect characterization and explain why?
"He was the teacher to whose homeroom you were assigned if you were a troublemaker, and the man called to break up playground fights and to escort violently angry teenagers to the office."
Indirect. This quote suggests that Mr. DePalma Is a mean and harsh teacher.
What did Elena mean when she didn't want to look down and see the white snow turn gray? Write 4 - 5 sentences
Elena did not want to see the white snow turn gray because it is another bad thing that she doesn't want to through. It represents her losing her innocence. She wants to stay that way forever but can't. She also wants to be with Eugene but can't because his mom won't let her.
Why was Elena's mom really upset when President Kennedy died? Write 4 - 5 sentences
President Kennedy stood for equal rights and Elena's family didn't have that. Their family was treated differently than other families because of their ethnicity. Kennedy was trying to change that. Losing him made an impact in everyone's hearts.
What did Elena and Eugene have in common?
They both liked to read and they were both smart
