This Reading Check is OPEN NOTE!! If you have your novel, you may use it along with any of your annotations. Reminder that this Reading Check will be used toward an average of all your Dominicana Reading Checks for a total of 50 points.
This Reading Check is OPEN NOTE!! If you have your novel, you may use it along with any of your annotations. Reminder that this Reading Check will be used toward an average of all your Dominicana Reading Checks for a total of 50 points.
List two reasons why Ana doesn't go with Cesar.
In Juan’s letter to Caridad, what does he mean by “we can’t live with closed eyes” ?
Who is waiting for Ana when she gets home from the hospital?
What’s the name of Ana’s baby and who is she named after?
Who teaches Ana how to breastfeed?
Describe the scene when an unexpected visitor arrives to the apartment. Who is the visitor? How do people react? Be specific.
When does Mamá finally acknowledge Ana’s sacrifices? How does this change their understanding of one another? Use textual evidence to support your response.
How do you feel about Ana's life at the end of the novel? Be specific -- are you proud of Ana? Disappointed in Ana? Do you have empathy for her? Do you wish she chose differently? Explain.