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1. In Part I, what piece of advice from her uncle does Gloria remember as she tries to escape from Dale Strickland?

In Part I, Gloria remembers her uncle's advice not to panic, a lesson he had learned in the war, as she tries to escape from Dale Strickland.

2. What is Gloria's relationship with her mother Alma like in Part I of the book?

Gloria's relationship with her mother Alma is contentious in Part I of the book. Alma is an undocumented immigrant and she works long hours, so Gloria is often out, sometimes drinking and getting into trouble.

3. In Part I, what does Gloria do to the old man and woman who are watching her as she considers getting into Strickland's truck?

In Part I, Gloria gives the old man and woman who are watching her the finger as she considers getting into Strickland's truck.

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