The House of the Scorpion (Week 2)

Who turns on Rosa and accuses her of wrong doing?

• Willum, the Chief Doctor
• Mr. Ortega, the Music Teacher
• Celia, the Chief Cook
• Tom, Felicia's son

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What happens to El Patron as he tells the story of his childhood?

• El Patron acted it out.
• Celia brought in food.
• Tom interrupted El Patron.
• El Patron fell asleep.

What does El Patron tell his family they must do?

• Mistreat Matt
• Respect Matt
• Exhile Matt
• Adopt Matt

What does Tam Lin show Matt when they go on their picnic?

• a dry field
• a secret passage
• a desert
• an oasis

How does Matt find the secret passage?

• He hides in a closet from Felicia.
• He hides from Tom in Celia's bedroom.
• He hides behind the curtains from Maria.
• He hides under the piano from Mr. Ortega.

What does Celia tell Matt before the birthday party?

• To use his manners at the dinner.
• She will save some food for them to enjoy after the party.
• To meet her in the pantry if anything bad happens.
• She is his mother.

What does El Patron give the doctors?

• heartfelt thanks
• million dollar checks
• his clone, Matt
• letters of commendation

Why does Maria hoard things?

• She is an artist who likes to create with found items.
• She uses them as chew toys for her dog, Furball.
• She lost her mother when she was only five.
• She is afraid she will be homeless.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9A

Who comes to visit Matt the day after the party?

• Mr. Ortega
• Maria
• Felicia
• Tam Lin

How do Matt and Maria meet in the hospital?

• Matt finds a note from Maria. 
• Felicia tells Matt that Maria wants to meet him there.
• Tom convinces Matt to go to the hospital.
• Matt is injured and Maria comes to meet him in the hospital.