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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

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  • Name a synonym for the word "slow"
    answers will vary
  • What is "una mantilla?" (page 196)
    A lace shawl
  • What does the word FEATURE mean?
    a part or quality of something
  • Why does Martina say "no" to the rooster?
    He yells when he is angry.
  • What country does this folk tale come from?
    Cuba
  • What does UNIQUE mean?
    One of a kind
  • WHY does Abuela tell Martina to use the coffee test?
    To help Martina choose a kind husband.
  • What is "The Coffee Test?"
    Pouring coffee on a suitor's shoes to see how they react
  • Why doesn't Martina want to pour coffee on the little mouse?
    She likes him.
  • What does the word "Disbelief" mean?
    not believing
  • Which vocabulary word means "being alert or attentive?"
    Watchful
  • Why is it a good thing that Martina didn't marry the lizard?
    He was going to eat her!
  • Why did Martina want to hurry up and do the coffee test right away on Don Cerdo (the pig)?
    He smelled bad!
  • How did Martina know that the mouse was the right match for her?
    He did the coffee test
  • How do you know that "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach" is a folktale?
    Talking animals, teaches a lesson etc.
  • What is the MAIN problem in the story?
    Martina needs to choose a husband.
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