Efren Divide Chapter 4 by Ernesto Cisneros read aloud
Summary
TLDRIn this chapter, Efron is awakened by his father, who prepares to leave for work early and entrusts him with taking care of his siblings. Efron is given a task to buy dinner ingredients from the trokita with a 20-dollar bill, and is warned against using soda as a bribe for his brother Max. Despite the challenges, he bravely accepts the responsibility. Later, he creatively makes a breakfast of 'donut Critters' from biscuits for Max and Mia, despite a mishap where one falls on the floor, showing his resilience and care for his family.
Takeaways
- 😴 Efron wakes up to his father gently waking him, indicating he had fallen asleep recently.
- 👕 Efron's father is dressed for work and has made arrangements for Efron and his siblings' care.
- 📦 Donia Chana, a neighbor, is unable to help with childcare due to a Tupperware shipment pickup.
- 👕👦👧 Efron assures his father he can manage getting his siblings ready and to school himself.
- 💰 The father provides Efron with money to buy food for dinner, specifically from 'trokita' and advises against soda.
- 🚫 Efron hides the money in his waistband, showing a sense of responsibility and caution.
- 🌐 The father mentions a potential 'coyote' to help someone cross the border, indicating a risky and urgent situation.
- 💸 The family is financially strained but hopeful, as a friend is lending money to help with the 'coyote' fees.
- 🍳 Efron faces the challenge of preparing breakfast with limited ingredients, reflecting his mother's values on healthy eating.
- 🍩 Efron attempts to make 'donut Critters' from biscuit dough, showcasing his creativity and effort to provide a treat.
- 🔥 There is a cooking mishap with the dough, highlighting the risks and Efron's inexperience in the kitchen.
Q & A
What did Efren's father do when he woke Efren up?
-Efren's father told him that he was leaving for work early and had arranged for Donia Chana to possibly take Efren and his siblings to school and look after them afterward.
Why couldn't Donia Chana take Efren and his siblings to school?
-Donia Chana couldn't take them because she had a Tupperware shipment to pick up in La.
How does Efren plan to handle taking care of his siblings?
-Efren plans to get them dressed, fed, and take them to school himself, and he mentions that he can bribe Max with food if needed.
What does Efren's father give him and for what purpose?
-Efren's father gives him a 20-dollar bill to go to the trokita and pick up some food for dinner.
What instruction does Efren's father give regarding the use of the 20-dollar bill?
-Efren's father instructs him not to bribe Max with soda because it will keep him awake at night.
What is the plan for getting someone across the border?
-Efren's father mentions a friend who knows a person working as a coyote, who might be able to help someone cross the border soon if the money can be wired in time.
How does Efren feel about the situation with the money for the coyote?
-Efren is worried, as indicated by his tightly closed mouth, and he asks if they have enough money.
What does Efren's father suggest Efren do after their conversation?
-Efren's father suggests that Efren should get some more sleep and mentions that he has set an alarm for him.
What is the challenge Efren faces in the kitchen regarding breakfast?
-Efren faces the challenge of making a nutritious breakfast with limited ingredients: one egg, a strip of ham, pickles, a packet of biscuits, and a small amount of milk.
How does Efren attempt to make breakfast for Max and Mia?
-Efren tries to make a creative breakfast by shaping the pre-made biscuit dough into animal figures and frying them in oil, attempting to make 'donut Critters'.
What happens when Efren first tries to fry the biscuit dough?
-When Efren first tries to fry the biscuit dough, it cooks too fast, splashes oil, and the doughy critter falls off the pan onto the kitchen floor, causing Max and Mia to shriek.
Outlines
🌞 Morning Wake-up and Responsibility
Efron is awakened by a gentle tug on his shoulder, indicating that he hasn't been asleep for long. His father, dressed for work, informs Efron that he has arranged for their neighbor, Donia Chana, to take the children to school due to an early departure for work. However, she is unavailable because of a Tupperware shipment pickup. Efron assures his father that he can manage getting his siblings ready and to school himself. His father gives him a $20 bill to buy dinner from 'trokita', cautioning against buying soda which could disrupt Max's sleep. Efron hides the money in his waistband. His father mentions a potential plan to get their mother across the border with the help of a 'coyote' if they can arrange the funds in time. Efron expresses concern about their financial situation, but his father reassures him. Despite his father setting an alarm, Efron is too anxious to sleep and is already in the kitchen when it goes off, contemplating what to make for breakfast with limited ingredients.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Efron
💡Responsibility
💡Siblings
💡Coyote
💡Money
💡Food
💡School
💡Trokita
💡Bribe
💡Donut Critters
💡Cinnamon and Sugar
Highlights
Efron wakes up to his father's gentle tug, showing the close bond between them.
APA prepares for work early, highlighting the family's busy lifestyle.
Donia Chana's unavailability to help with the children due to a Tupperware shipment emphasizes the community's interconnectedness.
Efron's willingness to take care of his siblings demonstrates his maturity and responsibility.
APA's concern about Max's behavior and Efron's solution to bribe him with food show the family dynamics.
APA gives Efron money for dinner, trusting him with the family's needs.
Efron's decision to hide the money in his waistband indicates his resourcefulness and caution.
The mention of a 'coyote' and the need for money to help someone cross the border introduces a theme of immigration.
Efron's concern about having enough money and APA's reassurance show the family's financial struggles.
Efron's inability to sleep due to nervousness adds tension to the narrative.
Efron's attempt to cook for his siblings with limited ingredients showcases his creativity and determination.
The use of cinnamon and sugar on the biscuits adds a touch of warmth and care to the meal.
Efron's caution about the hot oil and the children's safety shows his protective nature.
The failed attempt at making 'donut Critters' leads to a humorous and relatable moment.
Max and Mia's reaction to the dough falling adds a light-hearted touch to the story.
Efron's quick response to comfort his siblings after the mishap demonstrates his caring nature.
Transcripts
chapter 4 Efron awoke to a gentle tug on
his shoulder he didn't know when he'd
eventually fall on a seat but by the way
that his eyelids waved heavily he knew
it hadn't been that long Maxi he said
you can go to the bathroom on your own I
need to sleep
APA whispered wake up Efren forced his
eyes open and sat up his father was
dressed ready for work in a clean
version of what he'd worn the night
before I'm leaving for work early I
asked Donia Chana if she might take you
and your hermanitos to school today
maybe keep an eye on you afterward only
she can't she has a tupperware shipment
to pick up in La it's okay APA Efren
said rubbing away at the sleep in his
eyes I can get them dressed and fed and
take them to school myself are you sure
mijo what about Max you know how
difficult Max can be he's fine I can
always bribe him with food really it's
no problem
chuckled all right here he reached into
his pocket and pulled out a 20 Bill I'm
going to need you to go to the trokita
and pick up some food for dinner just
don't bribe him with soda or he'll never
go to sleep Efren took the money and
slipped it in into his underwear
waistband don't worry about us he turned
to check that the little ones were still
asleep just get on my back upon nodded a
friend at work knows a guy who works as
a coyote he might be able to get her
across really soon if I can wire the
money in time do we have enough money
almost but my same friend is lending me
the rest of the money we need again I
pass mild with his mouth closed tightly
Efren could see the worry on his face
now mijo get some more sleep I left the
alarm set for you it's okay I don't
think I'll need it he was too nervous to
sleep
by the time the alarm finally did go off
Efren was already in the kitchen trying
to figure out what to feed Max and Mia I
might have had this thing about not
having her kids eating the school
breakfasts too much sugar and
preservatives she'd say Efren stared
into the refrigerator what could he
possibly do with one egg a strip of ham
pickles which only up I liked a packet
of biscuits and the three or four swigs
of milk left if AMA were here she'd roll
up her sleeves and wave her wooden spoon
and make a Milagro happen the pressure
was on he opened the top cabinet and
found a container of cinnamon and sugar
he turned to the bottle of oil and
smiled a bit later Efron and Max and Mia
stood along the kitchen table for him in
the pre-made biscuit dough into the
misshapen animal figures okay now stand
back you two the oil is very very hot
last thing I want is a Amma coming home
to a pair of charred twins
Max and Mia got the hint and decided to
wait behind the balcony curtains on
three one two three Efren plop the first
animal biscuit into the oil causing a
splash that crossed over half the stove
top is it working are we really having
donut Critters ask Max his eyes barely
visible behind the curtain that friend
leaned in and watched the dough Sizzle
I'm not sure it's supposed to cook this
fast he reached in with the spoon and
tried flipping it over but the doughy
Critter flopped right off the pan and
onto the kitchen floor Max and Mia both
shrieked like a good Big Brother Efron
rushed in and scooped up the tiny Beast
don't worry
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