The story explains that Big Antek came home from World War II to find himself listed on a plaque of people who had died in the war. Research the story of someone who was erroneously listed as dead in war, in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, or in Hurricane Katrina, and write a short story about how their family dealt with finding out they were alive.

Read about the lives of Catholic saints and prepare a chart explaining which ones you think would be Pancho's favorites and why.

Find a modern myth in your area that is similar to the story of the girl frozen in the ice, and report to your class on what is known about how this myth began.

Diagnose Pancho's psychological state, from the beginning of the story until the people of the neighborhood lose track of him...