Please answer the following questions;

Jiménez

1. What is symbolized by the mother's old pot ("mi olla")?

2. In Spanish, the title of this story is "Cajas de Cartón," which

means cardboard boxes. Do you think one title is more effective

than the other? Explain.

3. Discuss a point made in Fingers to the Bone: Child Farmworkers in

the United States that is illustrated by Jiménez's story. To view

the video click here.

Achebe

4. Why is the title of Achebe's story ironic?

5. Discuss one of the themes of this story.