6. It is ironic that Elena and Eugene have chosen to study the subject of American history because that's what the whole story is based on and they are studying history but can care less about the president getting shot which is a memorable moment that will go down in history.

7. The author's attitude towards discrimination and prejudice is revealed when Elena goes to Eugene's house and the mother rejects Elena because she is puerto rican also in the meet the writer section she touches on the subject saying that the story doesn't end with a speech o prejudice but with the heartbreak of a girl still unable to comprehend that it all comes together and affects her life:the death of a president, life in America,prejudice,the plight of the immigrant.