Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Before You Read

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Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapters 1-3

Chapters 4-7

Chapters 8-9

Chapters 10-12

Chapters 13-14

Chapters 15-17

Chapters 18-20

Chapters 21-22

Character Analysis

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Important Quotes

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

What kind of bully is Stephen Hobert, and how does he manage to avoid getting into trouble? What causes his behavior?

In what ways does Marcus assume adult responsibilities as a result of his father’s abandonment of the family? Why does he hide some of his activities from his mother?

Mrs. Hobert and Stephen describe Marcus as a bully. Is there evidence that he earns the negative judgments others make of him?