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