When I Was Puerto Rican Study Questions

Be sure that your responses are thorough and complete, and are in your own words! Do not restate answers from the text! 1. Re-read page 30 in which NEgi makes a list of cultural expectations. Create your own list of ten to twelves rules taught to you by your parents, family memebers, culture, gender, and age. Be ready to share. 2. Esmeralda learned about dignidad. Explain what the concept represents. (p. 30) 3. The chapter was titled "Fighting Naked." Who was fighting naked? And why? 4. Why did Mami decide to move to Santource? What were some of the improvements there? 5. Who were putas? How were these mysterious women different from Mami and the other "longsuffering wives? Be sure you have the article "But What Do You Mean?" by Deborah Tannen. If not completed, finish your SOAPS and reflection. Be also sure to work weekly on your Project. Projects are due on May 22nd!