"Tumba": Chapter 6

How does the family prepare the grandfather's tomb?

• They cook tamales at the cementary.
• They decorate it with flower petals and candles.
• Alex forms a mariachi band.

Why is the grandmother silent at first?

• She is alseep.
• She is angry at Alex.
• She is communicating with spirits, in particular Felix's spirit.

What information does the grandmother repeat to the family?

• She repeats her tamale recipe.
• She repeats information about the tunnel and cave.
• She repeats the words to "Cielito lindo".

What does Alex draw?

• A picture of the tunnel/cave.
• A picture of Nora.
• A map of Ciudad Mante.

Who else listens to the description that the Rosario gives?

• Sergio
• David
• Los mariachi

Where does this story take place?

• In Mexico D.F.
• In Argentina
• In Ciudad Mante, Mexico

What is Nora like?

• She is shy and quiet.
• She is daring, nice and innocent.
• She likes to cook tamales with her grandmother.

Who talks to Nora at the cemetery?

• David
• Felix
• Sergio

Why does Alex get nervous during Chapter 6?

• Because his grandmother forgot the tamales.
• Because his grandmother is talking with Felix's spirit.
• Because Sergio is close by.

What does Felix's spirit say is in the cave?

• a lot of treasure
• a lot of money
• a lot of tamales