Unit 1 Tamales Forever

As described in paragraph 6, how would an idea popping into the narrator's head be like a rabbit popping out of a magician's hat?

• Both events would be surprising.

• Both events would be impossible.

• Both events would require magic.

• Both events would entertain viewers.

The narrator's mother scolds him, because he has not --

• taken his nap

• cleaned the clay off of his bike

• finished making the tamales

• spent time with his grandfather

Which step in making tamales comes after making a thick line of beans along the mush?

• Dipping the corn husk into water

• Tying the husk around the tamale

• Sprinkling cheese over the beans

• Shaping the corn mush into a rectangle

During the visit, the narrator discovers that his grandfather --

• sells some of his art

• is fun to spend time with

• wants to learn to ride a bike

• likes to nap after lunch

When the author writes that grandfather's fingers "fly over the clay," it means that grandfather --

• gets to the creek quickly on his bike

• makes clay sculptures quickly

• makes interesting clay sculptures

• shoos flies away from his tamales

Which sentence best states the story's theme or main idea?

• A child requires a new talent.

• A child learns to respect his elders.

• Abuelito learns to mold with clay.

• Two relatives discover fun together.