Chapters 1-3

Reading Check

1. San Diego (Chapter 1)

2. To hit the tennis ball over the Rodriguez’s house (Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. Uno underwent a major growth spurt this summer, transforming him from a boy to a man (at least physically speaking). Danny sees Uno as being “stronger, quicker, taller” and “a better fighter” than most other boys in the neighborhood. (Chapter 2)

2. Uno feels threated by Danny’s abilities in stickball because he is protective about his record as the best stickball player in the neighborhood. Danny and Uno get into a scuffle after Danny accidentally hits Uno’s little brother Manny, which leads to Uno shoving Danny and Danny being thrown to the ground, where he hits his head. (Chapter 3)

Chapters 4-6

Reading Check

1. The pupils (Chapter 4)

2. Uncle Tommy’s (Chapter 5)

Short Answer

1. Sofia lets Uno know that the reason he dislikes Danny is because he’s a skilled baseball player. In confronting Uno, she commands a level of respect from him as one of the few peers who can speak the truth to him directly. (Chapter 6)

Chapters 7-9

1. A Colt 45 (

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