Jenna Teacher

1.      Tony’s Uncle Pedro tells Tony that he feels like a coward for nor warning Ultima. Tony’s grandfather didn’t want to become involved in the affair of Ultima and the Trementina sisters. Do you think they were wise or cowardly? Why?

2.      List a few of the people who are against the Trementinas after the death of the 1^st daughter.

3.      Why is it that Ultima and Andrew but not Tony’s mother are worried about Tony going to school in the blizzard?

4.      Why do the boys have to take the girls’ parts in the Christmas play? What is the result? 

5.      Give some examples of your favorite parts of the Christmas play.

6.      Why do Narciso and Tenorio fight? Why doesn’t Tony help Narciso or run away?

7.      What does Tony witness happen to Narciso? 

8.      Do you think Tony could have done something different to change the outcome? 

9.      What does Tony do for the dying Narciso?