Heat Review

Question 1

What is being described?

The first person introduced in Heat, they are walking down River Avenue and they get their purse stolen by a boy named Ramon.

Answer 1

Mrs. Cora

Question 2

Where is Micheal originally from, and how did he arrive in the Bronx?

Answer 2

Micheal is from Pinar del Rio, Cuba, and he and his brother Carlos arrived illeagally by boat.

Question 3

How is Carlos supporting the family after their father’s death?

Answer 3

He works two jobs

Question 4

What do Micheal and Carlos tell everybody after their father’s death?

Answer 4

Their father is away in Florida visiting a sick brother

Question 5

What role does Mrs. Cora play in Micheal and Carlos’s life?

Answer 5

She acts as a guardian, providing emotional and practical support

Question 6

Why does Micheal question the existence of real angels?

Answer 6

He feels frustrated that they never seem to be around when he and Carlos need help

Question 7

Who is Manny, and what is his relationship with Micheal?

Answer 7

Micheal’s best friend, his catcher, and a constant source of humor and support

Question 8

How does Micheal first meet Ellie?

Answer 8

Micheal notices her watching one of their pickup games

Question 9

What is Micheal’s biggest challenge throughout the book?

Answer 9

Dealing with the absence of a valid birth certificate and the pressure from other teams questioning his eligibility to play in Little League

Question 10

What does Carlos resort to after losing his job at Hector’s Bronx Café?

Answer 10

He resorts to scalping tickets to make ends meet

Question 11

What essential role does Uncle Timo play in the story?

Answer 11

He impersonates Papi during a crucial meeting with Mr. Gibbs from ACS

Question 12

How does Micheal react when he learns Ellie’s true identity?

Answer 12

He feels betrayed and lashes out at Ellie for not being honest about being El Grande’s daughter

Question 13

What does Micheal find most comforting during difficult times?

Answer 13

Baseball

Question 14

What mistake does Micheal make during the game against the Rosedale Park Robins?

Hint: Micheal is coaching from the sidelines

Answer 14

He sends Kel home on a hit, resulting in him being tagged out at the plate, almost costing the game

Question 15

How old is Micheal during this book?

Answer 15

12

Question 16

How is Micheal allowed to continue playing in Little League?

Answer 16

El Grande secures Micheal’s birth certificate from Cuba

Question 17

What is the outcome of the Clippers’ semifinal game against Westchester South?

Answer 17

The Clippers win, securing their spot in the District 22 finals at Yankee Stadium

Question 18

Which character in the book showed the best example of resilience?

Answer 18

Micheal

Question 19

How does Micheal’s view on angles change by the end of the book?

Answer 19

He realizes that angels, like Mrs. C and other supportive figures, have always been around him

Question 20

What is being described?

Serves as a central location where Micheal practices, plays baseball games, and first meets Ellie

Answer 20

Macombs Dam Park

Question 21

What does Papi’s dream for Micheal involve?

Answer 21

He dreams Micheal will someday play in the Little League World Series and eventually in the World Series itself

Question 22

How does Micheal cope with his father’s death?

Answer 22

He pours himself into baseball, using it to stay connected and keep his father’s dream alive

Question 23

What is being described?

A reference to a childhood song that connects Micheal to El Grande, allowing Micheal to pass a note to him.

Answer 23

El gato Misifuz

Question 24

What role does the Bronx Borough President play in the story?

Answer 24

He wants to recognize Micheal as a hero, but this brings unwanted attention to his family’s situation

Question 25

What is a house rule that is shown throughout the story?

Answer 25

Do not answer the phone if Carlos isn’t home

Question 26

How does Micheal’s understanding of friendship evolve?

Answer 26

He learns the importance of trust and honesty in friendships

Question 27

Fill in the blanks:

Carlos and Micheal’s ______________ strengthens as they both face ____________ together.

Answer 27

relationship, challenges

Question 28

What is being described?

He represents the adult world that could separate Micheal and Carlos, increasing the tension and stakes in their lives

Answer 28

Mr. Gibbs

Question 29

What is the significance of the title “Heat”?

Answer 29

It refers to the pressure Micheal faces and his powerful pitching arm

Question 30

What are two reasons why the discovery of Ellie’s true identity so significant to Micheal?

Answer 30

1. It challenges his views on trust and forces him to reconsider people’s motives.
2. El Grande is who Micheal looks up to the most, so naturally, Micheal felt seriously hurt.

Question 31

Fill in the blanks:

The pressure to pay _______ and provide for Micheal drives Carlos to take desperate measures, even if they’re __________.

Answer 31

bills, illegal

Question 32

How does the theme of perserverance appear in the story?

Answer 32

Micheal is constantly determined to keep playing baseball despite numerous setbacks

Question 33

Fill in the blank:

Even though Manny can be annoying at times, his sense of _______ helps Micheal throughout the story.

Answer 33

humor

Question 34

Micheal’s understanding of family changes throughout the book. How?

Answer 34

He learns that family is not just blood but also the people who support and stand by you in difficult times

Question 35

How does the book explore the concept of sacrifice?

Answer 35

Carlos is willing to sacrifice his own comforts and safety to provide for Micheal

Question 36

Why is baseball so important to Micheal?

Answer 36

It’s a connection to his father, a source of identity, and a way of coping with life’s challenges

Question 37

How does Mrs. Cora’s worsening health affect Micheal?

Answer 37

He notices her swollen ankles and slow movements, adding to the fear of losing another loved one

Question 38

What does Micheal’s final pitch at Yankee Stadium represent?

Answer 38

The fulfillment of his father’s dream and the beginning of a new chapter in his life

Question 39

Who is the coach of the South Bronx Clippers?

Answer 39

Mr. Minaya

Question 40

How did Papi end up dying?

Answer 40

From saving a woman being assaulted by her ex-boyfriend

Question 41

Who came up with the ruse to fool Mr. Gibbs?

Answer 41

Manny

Question 42

When Micheal saw Carlos being escorted by the police, he was frozen with fear. Why?

Answer 42

He looked up to Carlos as a responsible and law-abiding person who worked tirelessly to keep them both together

Question 43

These quotes were most likely said by…

• “While scalping is illeagal, loving and caring for your brother is not.”
• “Ellie valued her friendship with you and Manny because you liked her for herself, not her father’s fame.”

Answer 43

Mrs. Cora

Question 44

When Micheal originally saw Uncle Timo, he felt crushed. Why?

Answer 44

Uncle Timo had an extremely American accent, and used modern, American slang, making him believe that the plan wouldn’t work one bit

Question 45

What did Uncle Timo do to make the plan sucessfully work?

Answer 45

He transformed himself into a clone of Papi, with his old clothes, beard, tattoo, accent, and mannerisms

Question 46

How does Micheal help Bobby Cameron in the playoff game?

Answer 46

Micheal encourages Bobby to believe in himself and bunt, leading to the game-winning run

Question 47

What does Micheal do with his transistor radio?

Answer 47

He listens to Yankee games, often imagining himself playing in Yankee Stadium, helping him feel connected to the game and his father

Question 48

What nickname do the other teams sometimes use for Manny, and how does he respond?

Answer 48

The other teams sometimes call Manny “No Neck Cabrera,” but he doesn’t take it personal, always smiling and staying positive

Question 49

What does Carlos tell Micheal about having hope and faith?

Answer 49

If all answers were known, there would be nothing left to ask of God

Question 50

Why do people question Micheal’s age?

Answer 50

His impressive pitching skills lead other teams to question his age