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  • What happens when Connie tries to explain things to Abuela?
    Abuela understands immediately
    Abuela laughs
    Abuela ignores her completely
    Abuela gets upset and walks away
  • What does the phrase “shooting daggers at me with her eyes” mean?
    Someone is throwing objects
    Someone is staring angrily
    Someone is scared
    Someone is crying
  • What does Abuela wear in the story?
    A blue dress
    A black coat and shawl
    A school uniform
    A red sweater
  • What is the meaning of the word “compromise”?
    To argue
    To celebrate
    An agreement where both sides give something up
    To forget something
  • What does Connie realize near the end of the story?
    Abuela does not care about her
    Church is fun
    Abuela is hurt by her actions
    Her mother is angry
  • What does Connie mean when she says Abuela is “a blur”?
    Abuela moves too quickly
    Abuela is invisible
    Connie cannot understand or connect with her well
    Abuela is magical
  • What does the word “ridiculous” mean in the story?
    Expensive
    Easy
    Dangerous
    Silly
  • What is one major theme of the story?
    Travel is dangerous
    Family relationships can be complicated
    Winning is important
    School is boring
  • What is the setting of the story?
    California
    New York City
    Florida
    Puerto Rico
  • Why does Connie finally begin to understand Abuela better?
    They leave church early
    Her mother explains Abuela’s feelings
    Connie reads a book
    Abuela buys her a gift
  • What language does Abuela mostly speak?
    French
    Spanish
    English
    Portuguese
  • What does Connie compare Abuela to when she walks slowly?
    A robot
    A turtle
    A bird
    Captain Cousteau
  • What lesson does Connie learn by the end of the story?
    Older people are difficult
    Never go to church
    Family members should always agree
    People deserve patience, empathy, and respect
  • What does Connie say Abuela makes her feel like?
    A princess
    A zero
    A hero
    A teacher
  • Why does Connie not want to go to church with Abuela?
    She has homework
    She is embarrassed by Abuela
    She wants to sleep
    She is sick
  • Why does Connie feel embarrassed in church?
    Abuela argues with people
    Abuela falls asleep
    Abuela sings loudly
    Abuela walks slowly and acts differently
  • Why is Abuela visiting the United States?
    For a vacation at the beach
    For work
    For a visit with family
    For school
  • What does the title Abuela Invents the Zero symbolize?
    Math homework
    Connie feeling worthless or invisible
    A game score
    A birthday gift
  • Which character changes the most during the story?
    Connie
    The priest
    Sandra
    Connie’s father
  • What does Connie worry people will think about her?
    She is late
    She is funny
    She is connected to Abuela’s behavior
    She is rich
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