Abuela Invents The Zero Flashcards
(13 cards)
Why does Connie walk far behind her grandmother?
Because Connie is embarrassed by how her grandma looks in her mom‘s big black coat, she doesn’t want people thinking they’re together
What does Connie’s father ask her to do?
He asks her she has to take Abuela to church since her mom is sick and can’t go
What happens to Abuela in church?
Abuela gets lost and can’t find her way back to the pew. She walks around the church looking confused.
What happens to Abuela in church?
Abuela gets lost in the church and can’t find her way back to the pew. She walks around the church, looking confused.
Why doesn’t Connie get up to help her grandmother?
She’s too embarrassed, and ashamed to help Abuela people are laughing and she hides her face, pretending she’s praying instead of helping her grandmother
Why is Abuela hurt and angry?
Because Connie ignored her and made her feel invisible, and Abuela tells connie “you make me feel like a zero like nothing “
How does Connie feel about what she did?
Connie feels embarrassed and guilty and she knows she messed up and she feels like shrinking in front of her mom
How many times had Connie seen Abuela before this visit
Only 3 or 4 times in her life , usually for funerals
What makes Abuela look ridiculous to Connie?
She’s wearing a big black coat that’s too large and looks silly, especially in the snow.
What is Connie afraid will happen on Monday
She scared that people at school would make fun of her what happened with her grandma at church?
Why doesn’t Abuela speak to Connie on the way home from church?
She’s extremely upset and hurt. She stays silent, covering her face and not even letting Connie help her walk.
The barrio is a small community. What effect does that have on Connie
It makes her even more worried about what people will say. Everyone in the neighborhood knows each other, so she’s scared of being judged or teased by her friends and enemies.
How do you think the author feels about Connie’s conduct?
The author wants us to see that Connie was wrong. She acted selfish and embarrassed of her grandma. Through the story, the author shows us that this kind of behavior hurts people’s feelings. The author wants us to learn to respect and care for our family before it’s too late.
