Research 1980s U.S. immigration policies for Central American refugees. In what kinds of Situations were refugees granted asylum in the United States? What was the nature of United States-Guatemala relations?
Investigate the political situation in 1980s Guatemala. Who was in power, and what did the government expect of its citizens? Why would Estevan and Esperanza' s teachers' union be considered a threat?
Research weather patterns in Arizona: when and where does the rain fall, and what are the average temperatures throughout the year? Compare actual Tucson weather to its weather in the novel. Compare Tucson weather to Kentucky weather in terms of rainfall and temperatures.
The teenage Cherokee girl in the bar tells Taylor that "The Cherokee Nation Isn't anyone.....
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