Like Mexicans (R2C)

1. Answer the following questions based on your understanding of the story. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What convinces Gary Soto that Carolyn is the right girl to marry? Do you think Gary is sensible to choose a marriage partner by asking for advice? Why or why not?

2. Gary’s best friend, Scott, is what Gary’s Grandmother calls an Okie. Why do you think the two boys are good friends in spite of the differences in their backgrounds?

2. Think about the different ideas the character below have about “the right person to marry.” Then write what each character might answer to the questioning the boxes.

Who is	The right person	to marry?
Gary’s grandmother		Gary’s mother
Gary	Carolyn	Scott