Round 1

Round 1 Vocabulary Activity

Identify the meaning of each word using context clues. Afterwards, identify one synonym and one antonym for each word, then use the vocabulary word in a sentence.

tenement turmoil emigrated notorious self-respect
bemoan seniority congregation genuine
Borinquen Delinquents culture hassle immigrated

Round 1 Study Questions
1. When did Julio and Sapo meet?
2. Who gave gave Sapo his nickname?
3. What was the lesson that Sapo taught Julio?
4. According to the novel, how did you get a "name?"
5. It was easy to get a name if you ....
6. What had to happen in order for the tenements to come down?
7. Explain what it means if someone asks you to do a R.I.P. for them.
8. Explain what the White teachers thought the students at Jr. High 99 were going to become delinquents.
9. Who is Puerto Rico's greatest poet?
10. What were some of the differences between Latino's and White teachers.