At the opening of the novel, Pancho is positive that Rosa was murdered. What evidence does he have to back up his suspicions? How does Pancho's evidence compare / contrast to the police evidence of Rosa's case? Knowing what Pancho knows of his sister's final day, does the ending of the novel surprise you? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Pancho's relationship with Rosa seemed to change quite a bit after she died. First, describe Pancho's relationship with his sister while she was alive. How does this relationship compare / contrast to his relationship with her after her death. What causes this turnaround? What emotions seem to motivate Pancho's quest to find Rosa's killer? How can you tell? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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