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1. Why is the swimming pool filled with dog feces?

Dee's boyfriend left her. Then he went to every dumpster in the neighborhood last Tuesday finding dog feces wrapped up in plastic bags. At 3 a.m., he tossed them into the pool.

2. Who does Kiara make sure goes to school?

Kiara goes next door to her neighbor Dee's apartment. Dee's nine-year-old son, Trevor, is eating off-brand Cheerios. Kiara has him finish up and then she walks him to his bus stop so he will get to school on time.

3. Why does Kiara go to La Casa Taqueria on page 8?

Kiara goes to La Casa Taqueria. Her friend, Alè's mother owns the place, and Alè works for her. About once a week Alè cooks for Kiara. Today she fixes Kiara huevos rancheros.

4. Why is Alè one of the lucky ones?

Alè is one of the lucky ones. Her family's restaurant is a neighborhood staple. Even though the family cannot afford more than the one bedroom above the restaurant, Alè has never been hungry a day in her life.

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