Too Many Tamales

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What was Maria doing when she remembered the ring?

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Snipping pictures out of newspaper.

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What made Maria feel so grown-up?

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She was wearing her mother’s apron, lipstick, and perfume.

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When did Maria try on her mother’s ring?

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After her mother went to answer the phone.

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What happened as Maria kneaded the second bowl of masa?

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A tear fell from her eyelashes onto her finger.

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How many tamales did Maria’s family make?

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Twenty-four.

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What is masa?

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Masa is a dough made from corn, used to make tamales.

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What is a tamale?

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A tamale is a traditional Mexican dish made of masa filled with various ingredients and wrapped in corn husks.

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Why did Maria feel proud while making tamales?

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Because she was helping her family and wearing her mother's apron.

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What does it mean to knead masa?

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Kneading masa means to mix and work the dough until it is smooth and pliable.

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What role do cousins play in Maria's story?

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Maria's cousins help her and create a lively atmosphere while making tamales.