Meet Josefina, an American GirlChapter Two: "Abuelito's Surprise"
Study/Discussion Questions:
1. Who planted the flowers in the courtyard?
2. Where did she get the seeds?
3. What were the girls preparing for?
4. According to the story, was Josefina more like her Mamá or her Papá? How?
5. Describe the caravan when it arrived.
6. Have you ever experienced seeing anything similar? Explain.
7. In the first chapter, we learned that Abuelito's caravan had been gone for over six months, traveling to Mexico City and back along the Camino Real to trade for goods and supplies. In what ways is this different from how we obtain goods and supplies today?
8. When Abuelito arrived with the caravan, he had a surprise on his wagon. Who was it?
9. Had Josefina ever met her before?
10. Do you think Josefina liked her at first? Why or why not?
11. Tía Dolores had one thing in common with Mamá. What was it?
12. How did Tía Dolores's piano save Abuelito's life?
13. Do you think Josefina liked Tía Dolores more or less after Tía played the piano? Why?
The Camino Real or "Royal Road"
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