Too Many Tamales

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What made Maria feel so grown-up?

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Maria felt grown-up because she was wearing her mother’s apron, lipstick, and perfume.

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Where did Maria first think the ring would be found?

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Maria first thought the ring would be found in one of the tamales.

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What happened as Maria kneaded the second bowl of masa?

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As Maria kneaded the second bowl of masa, a tear fell from her eyelashes onto her finger.

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Who decided the family should cook another batch of tamales?

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Aunt Rosa decided the family should cook another batch of tamales.

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What did Maria think happened to the ring after the cousins ate all the tamales?

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Maria thought Danny swallowed the ring.

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What is a tamale?

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

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What does kneading masa involve?

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Kneading masa involves mixing and working the dough to make it smooth and pliable.

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Why did Maria feel sad while making tamales?

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Maria felt sad because she lost her mother's ring while making tamales.

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What role did Aunt Rosa play in the story?

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Aunt Rosa helped the family by deciding to cook another batch of tamales.

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What is the significance of the ring in the story?

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The ring symbolizes Maria's connection to her mother and her feelings of responsibility.