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1. What living situation does the narrator describe for her brother when he was the Aztec of the title?

When the narrator’s brother was the Aztec of the title, he lived in the basement of his parents’ home. The narrator still lived there at the time, as well.

2. At what point does the narrator note her brother stopped wearing shirts?

The narrator comments on her brother ceasing to wear shirts. She notes it coincided with him coming into something of a harem of followers.

3. What comments does the narrator offer about the fact that her “parents’ hearts kept / growing back” (1)?

The narrator offers two comments about her parents’ hearts growing back. One is that the neighbors marveled at it. The other is that is speaks to the resilience of their hearts, or of parents’ hearts more generally.

4. What crown does the narrator’s brother wear?

The narrator’s brother wears a baseball hat backwards as a crown. It is green and embroidered with the Mexican flag.

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