In Broken Chain, Alfonso asks to borrow his brother Ernie's bike, but Ernie says no. Ernie explains he needs the bike to go with some friends. Do you think Ernie has an unspoken motive for not lending his bike to Alfonso? Discuss.

In Baseball in April, Jesse and Michael audition for the Little League. Michael seems to perform well, making several difficult catches, throwing well, and hitting all ten balls at bat. Jesse watches some prospective coaches mark Michael's name. However Michael is not selected for any team. Do you think that Jesse's perception of Michael's skill is biased? What else could account for Michael not being selected?

Imagine that in Two Dreamers the pink stucco house really did cost only thirty thousand dollars. If that is the case, do you think that Luis would have purchased the house? Do you think he would...