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Why does Connie not want to go to church with Abuela?
She wants to sleep
She has homework
She is embarrassed by Abuela
She is sick
What does Abuela wear in the story?
A red sweater
A blue dress
A school uniform
A black coat and shawl
What does Connie compare Abuela to when she walks slowly?
A turtle
Captain Cousteau
A robot
A bird
What does Connie say Abuela makes her feel like?
A teacher
A zero
A princess
A hero
What is the setting of the story?
Puerto Rico
Florida
California
New York City
What language does Abuela mostly speak?
Spanish
French
Portuguese
English
Why is Abuela visiting the United States?
For work
For school
For a vacation at the beach
For a visit with family
What does the word “ridiculous” mean in the story?
Silly
Dangerous
Expensive
Easy
What does Connie worry people will think about her?
She is connected to Abuela’s behavior
She is rich
She is late
She is funny
What happens when Connie tries to explain things to Abuela?
Abuela gets upset and walks away
Abuela laughs
Abuela understands immediately
Abuela ignores her completely
What is one major theme of the story?
Winning is important
Travel is dangerous
Family relationships can be complicated
School is boring
What does Connie realize near the end of the story?
Abuela is hurt by her actions
Her mother is angry
Abuela does not care about her
Church is fun
What does the phrase “shooting daggers at me with her eyes” mean?
Someone is crying
Someone is throwing objects
Someone is scared
Someone is staring angrily
Why does Connie feel embarrassed in church?
Abuela argues with people
Abuela falls asleep
Abuela sings loudly
Abuela walks slowly and acts differently
What does Connie mean when she says Abuela is “a blur”?
Connie cannot understand or connect with her well
Abuela moves too quickly
Abuela is magical
Abuela is invisible
What is the meaning of the word “compromise”?
To forget something
To celebrate
An agreement where both sides give something up
To argue
