Mexican WhiteBoy Review

What can you infer about Danny’s self-image?

• He’s cocky because he knows he’s crazy good at baseball

• He’s aggressive because he’s always trying to prove himself

• He’s insecure because he’s unsure of who he is and where he fits in

• He’s conceited because he thinks he’s better than his Mexican family

Where do the boys play stickball?

• 1. At Las Palmas Park

• In the cul-de-sac in front of the Rodriguez’s house

• Next to the recycling plant

• At Leucadia Prep

How does Uno react to Danny’s success at the derby?

• He’s excited by how far Danny can hit the ball

• He realizes Danny is going to be somebody

• He wants to be just like him

• He's jealous and gets angry

What was Senior like when he was younger?

• He was a nerd

• He was a gangster

• He was super religious

• He was an attentive father

How did Uno react when Manny got accidentally hit with the bat?

• He was solely focused on helping Manny

• He took care of Manny and asked Danny to apologize

• He took out his anger and frustration on Danny

• He made Danny take care of Manny while he called 911

Why does Danny feel out of place with his family in National City?

• Because he doesn’t speak Spanish and he is only half Mexican

• Because he thinks he is better than they are

• Because they don’t try to include him and treat him like an outsider

• Because his mom told him not to trust them

What announcement does Randy and Danny’s mom make to Danny and Julia just before summer begins?

• They are getting married

• They are moving to San Diego

• They are invited to spend the summer with Randy in San Francisco

• Randy is moving in with them

How does Uncle Ray react when he finds out about what happened between Uno and Danny?

• He pulls Uno out of the car and beats him down in front of his friends

• He asks Sofia to tell him exactly what happened

• He runs over him with his car

• He confronts Danny and asks for the truth about what happened

What does Uncle Ray tell Danny about his Dad’s feelings about being Mexican?

• He is super proud to be from Mexico

• He feels inferior and hates the way Mexicans are treated

• He thinks Mexicans have more advantages than Blacks

• He wants Danny to be ALL Mexican, not just half Mexican

What does Danny’s mom initially think of San Francisco?

• She hates it

• She thinks it's too big and misses home

• She thinks it is just like San Diego

• She is impressed by the culture and how clean and nice everything is