Abuelito Who

What was wrong with Abuelito?

• he broke his leg
• he died 
• he disappeared
• he was sad

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Which phrase from "Abuelito Who" contains a metaphor?

• "whose little eyes are string"
• "can't come out to play" 
• "sleeps in his little room"
• "is hiding underneath the bed"

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The speaker in "Abuelito Who" says that Abuelito "used to laugh like the letter k." What does that mean?

• His mouth looked like the letter k when he laughed.
• His laugh sounded like the sound of the letter k.
• He had a loud laugh that went on and on.
• You could hardly hear him when he laughed.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

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Which word is closest in meaning to the word sour?

• sweet
• zesty
• bitter
• crunchy 

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In “Abuelito Who,” the poet compares Abuelito to_____________________. 

• a rainstorm 
• a diamond 
• the sky 
• blankets

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What does the speaker say Abuelito’s hair is made of?

• feathers
• fur
• string
• silk 

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The speaker in "Abuelito Who" compares the way Abuelito throws coins to which of the following?

• a diamond 
• rain 
• feathers 
• water

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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"who used to laugh like the letter k" is an example of _______________?

• onomatopoeia
• simile 
• metaphor 
• alliteration 

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CCSS.RL.8.3

Which statement best describes Abuelito's daily routine?

• He watched TV all day long.
• He played with his grandchildren.
• He slept all day and all  night. 
• He went to church every morning. 

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What does "doesn't live here anymore" mean?

• Abuelito is moving out.
• Abuelito is't doing anything and is sitting there.
• Abuelito is bored out of his mind.
• Abuelito's door is always closed, he is never around.

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