Antojos

Based on Yolanda's actions in the beginning of the story, what can we infer about how she is feeling?

• She is afraid because she is traveling alone

• She is excited to eat guavas

• She is feeling very determined

• She is very happy to be in the Dominican Republic

In “Antojos,” why does Yolanda allow the men to believe that she is American and cannot speak Spanish?

• She is ashamed of her heritage and plans to return to America anyway.

• She enjoys being imaginative about her identity and she frequently cycles between being American and Dominican

• She feels that she is safer being thought of as an outsider because of the fighting within the country.

• She believes that the men are American.

How is Yolanda’s behavior in “Antojos” different from the behavior of the men who change her tire?

• Although Yolanda is suspicious of the men, they are not suspicious of her.

• The men treat Yolanda with caution, but she tries to make conversation.

• Yolanda is rude to the men when they try to help her.

• Yolanda is more friendly than they are.

In “Antojos,” what happens when José tries to get help?

• He gets lost, gives up on his task, and decides to go home.

• People refuse to help him because they do not like Yolanda.

• Many people respond sympathetically and try to follow him back to the broken-down car.

• Because of the troubles in the country, people are suspicious and unwilling to help him.

What is the main reason that José is upset when he returns from the Mirandas’ near the end of “Antojos”?

• He hurt his foot walking.

• The guard thought that he was lying.

• He did not get the dollar bill from Yolanda

• He wanted to see the men with the machetes.

Which word best describes the way José and Yolanda feel at the end of “Antojos,” after their experiences?

• discouraged

• annoyed

• excited

• tired

What is the most likely meaning of cantina?

• Shop

• School

• Bar

• Apartment

If a woman lives in a cabana, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of cabana.

• She lives in a simple cabin or cottage.

• She lives in a house she built herself.

• She lives in a cave close to the ocean.

• She lives with several family members.

As explained in “Antojos,” why does Yolanda want the guavas so much?

• She likes guavas very much but has not eaten any for a long time.

• She has never tried the fruit before but has heard that it is very delicious.

• She thinks that eating the fruit will help her connect with her distant relatives.

• She cannot afford to buy guavas in the place where she has lived for many years.

What can you infer about Yolanda compared to the people she encounters in the North Coast?

• Yolanda is nicer than them

• Yolanda is more polite than them

• Yolanda is probably wealthier than them

• Yolanda is a lot more active than they are