1) In the prelude to chapter 7, why is Oscar really asking Yunior for a loan? 2

1) In the prelude to chapter 7, why is Oscar really asking Yunior for a loan?

2. Why do you think that Oscar made the fatal decision to back to the DR to find Ybon again? Although he failed in his mission to bring her back with him, what was he successful in accomplishing?

3. Does Yunior seem to be happy with how his own life turned out? What seems to be his biggest regret?

4. What does Yunior hope for Lola's daughter, Isis?

5. What does Oscar's final letter to Yunior reveal about his final trip to the DR?