Tam Lin kept taking Matt to the oasis again and again because...

he knew Matt would have to escape some day.

What was Celia's reaction to Matt growing up?

mixed emotions- a bit of sad and happy

According to El Patron, what is the meaning in the size of gifts?

The bigger the gift the more they love you

What was the effect of Matt being poor in his early life on his later life?

It made him appreciate things more

When Matt was seven, he couldn't speak because...

of the recent trauma in his life.

Who referred to Matt as an animal?

Almost everyone except Tam Lin and Celia

How did Maria's feelings for Matt change in section two?

She couldn't decide if he was her friend or an animal

How does Maria react when she finds out her mom is still alive?

She was frustrated that others knew but didn't tell her

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House of the Scorpion Chapters 1-22

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1
In the end what did El Patron's wealth get him?
Enemies
Friends
People Envy him
Eternal Life
2
Old age: Where did El Patron get his power?
money from family
opium
The man who threw money on the ground in his home country
He got famous
3
Tam Lin kept taking Matt to the oasis again and again because...
it was good for Matt to be outside.
he knew Matt would have to escape some day.
he wanted to teach Matt about then eejits and poppy fields.
Tam Lin wanted to spend time with Matt.
4
Where did Matt begin his life?
in a cabin with Celia
in a cow
in a lab dish
in a mansion
5
Middle age: What is Matt's power source?
El Patron
Celia
Tom
Tam Lin
6
What does "mi vida" mean?
my heart
my son
my life
my hope
7
What was Celia's reaction to Matt growing up?
mixed emotions- a bit of sad and happy
Sad- cries
Mad- yells
Happy- wants to throw a party
8
According to El Patron, what is the meaning in the size of gifts?
If it is homemade it means more love
The bigger the gift equals less love, just winning you over
The bigger the gift the more they love you
It's the thought that counts
9
What was the effect of Matt being poor in his early life on his later life?
He always gets presents
It made him tougher
It helped him understand everything
It made him appreciate things more
10
When Matt was seven, he couldn't speak because...
of the recent trauma in his life.
he didn't want to.
he grew up with little human contact.
he got hurt when he fell throogh the window.
11
What is the name of the creatures which Matt is afraid will get him if he leaves the shack?
eejits
chupacabras
Pedro el Conejo
louts
12
What did Celia share with Matt?
Her knowledge of him
Her knowledge about the outside world
Her beliefs and religion
Her knowledge in cooking
13
Youth: Why does Matt have no power from age 0-6
Because he lived in a shack with a servant
Because he is a clone
Because Tom picked on him
Because he has no money
14
Who referred to Matt as an animal?
Tam Lin
Almost everyone except Tam Lin and Celia
Maria
Rosa
15
How did Maria's feelings for Matt change in section two?
She wanted to marry him
They didn't change
She didn't like him at all.
She couldn't decide if he was her friend or an animal
16
How does Maria react when she finds out her mom is still alive?
She was frustrated that others knew but didn't tell her
She was mad she was alive
She wanted proof
She cried for days
17
What gave Matt hope and comfort when he was in the jail cell?
Tom
The light of the Virgin
Rosa
Celia
18
Who is Celia most loyal to?
Rosa
Matt
Tam Lin
El patron

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