Chapter 16 1. Why does Papi want to speak with Kongo? Do you think this is a good idea?
2. What happened to baby Rafi?
3. Where will Rafi be buried? Why?
4. Why does Senora Valencia insist on painting Rafi's coffin? What does this
show about her?
5. Describe the day Amabelle was found. How did Amabelle react?
Chapter 18
I
1. Why does the Generalissimo's voice bring comfort to Papi?
2. Describe Senora Valencia and Senor Pico's marriage.
Chapter 19
1. Amabelle says, "I have always wished for this same kind of light on the grave
of my parents, but now I wish it also for both Joel and Rafael." What does
she mean by this?
Chapter 20
1. Describe Senora Valencia's mother.
2. In what ways is Senora Valencia like her mother?
3. Why won't Kongo allow there to be a funeral for Joel? Do you agree or