An Hour with Abuelo

What does Arturo's mother want him to do?

• She wants him to visit his grandfather in Puerto Rico.

• She wants him to read a story to his grandfather.

• She wants him to visit his grandfather in a nursing home.

• She wants him to watch his grandfather while she goes grocery shopping.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Arturo feel about his mother's request?

• Delighted

• Irate

• Miserable

• Reluctant

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the central message of the story?

• Life is not always fair.

• Life changes can bring happiness.

• Life is not easy.

• Live life to the fullest.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The narrator describes Abuelo as "his body is shrinking like a crumpled-up brown paper sack with some bones in it" to convey that -

• Abuelo is hurt and in pain.

• Abuelo is young and vibrant.

• Abuelo is older.

• Abuelo is going grocery shopping.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Despite Abuelo's condition, what surprises Arturo the most?

• Arturo is surprised by Abuelo's writing.

• Arturo is surprised by how sharp Abuelo's mind is.

• Arturo is surprised that Abuelo needs a wheelchair.

• Arturo is surprised that Abuelo is so weak and fragile.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the narrator's conflict at the start of the story?

• He has lots of books to read to get into an AP class.

• He has trouble keeping track of time.

• He's not crazy about going to visit the nursing home, but feels obligated to visit Abuelo.

• He doesn't get along with Abuelo.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was Abuelo's dream?

• Abuelo always dreamed of working for the army.

• Abuelo wanted to grow old with his wife.

• Abuelo dreamed of becoming a farmer like his father.

• Abuelo always wanted to become a writer and teacher.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Abuelo informs Arturo to "look at your watch now; I believe your time is over" to illustrate that -

• Abuelo knew Arturo didn't want to be there to begin with.

• Abuelo is kind enough to remind Arturo that it's time for him to leave.

• Abuelo has other plans.

• Abuelo must go see his doctor.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Exposition
Who is the Protagonist in "An Hour with Abuelo"?

• Arturo
• Abuelo

Exposition
What is the main setting for "An Hour with Abuelo"?

• Puerto Rico
• New York
• Nursing Home