91 pages 3 hours read

Yamile Saied Méndez

Furia

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Answer Key

Chapters 1-4

Reading Check

1. Impossible things (Chapter 1)

2. Roxana’s (Chapter 2)

Short Answer

1. Camila’s parents do not approve of women playing sports like soccer. (Chapter 1)

2. She feels angry at being introduced this way, because it seems as if her brother’s accomplishments are overshadowing hers. (Chapter 3)

3. This professional soccer player, Diego Ferrari, is from her neighborhood and is best friends with her brother. When they were younger, Camila got her first kiss from Diego, who was her childhood crush. (Chapter 4)

Chapters 5-8

Reading Check

1. Diego (Chapter 6)

2. Tutoring in English (Chapter 7)

Short Answer

1. He reminds her that Diego will only be in town for a short time and that there are many young women chasing after Diego already. (Chapter 5)

2. Camila feels as if her mother is always criticizing her, and it hurts her feelings. (Chapter 6)

3. Diego is supportive and caring toward Camila. He cheers her up after she falls by telling her an empowering story, and then he takes her hand and runs with her.