Quince Birthday Bash

How does Vanessa feel about the party thrown in her honor?

• She looks forward to it and enjoys herself at the party.

• She is terrified of it but finds herself enjoying it once it gets started.

• She is disappointed that the party is small-scale but still enjoys herself on the day.

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According to the story, why do friends of the girl’s parents help pay for her “quince”? Choose two options.

• They expect the girl’s family to return the favor in the future.

• They have known and loved the girl throughout her childhood.

• They hope to help the girl set aside money for a college education.

• They want to wish the girl good luck as she prepares to leave home.

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CCSS.W.6.9A

Which of the following best describes the religious element of a “quince,” according to the story?

• The girl begins formal religious study under the priest.

• The girl reads aloud from the Bible during a long service.

• The girl accepts responsibility for her own spiritual well-being.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the best meaning of encompasses as it is used in this sentence from the story? Choose the meaning based on context clues in the passage.

Negrete and Woodman acknowledge that in modern times, the second half of a quinceañera, a reception that encompasses a catered dinner, a series of traditional rituals, and an often raucous dance party with live music, is often a higher priority for the girls than the spiritual component.

• includes

• prevents

• rejects

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What is the meaning of humble as used in this sentence from the story?

The surroundings were humble—fluorescent lights flickered, metal chairs squeaked and bumped against folding tables.

• fancy

• cheerful

• inexpensive

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What is the meaning of scrimped as it is used in this sentence from the story? Choose the meaning based on context clues in the passage.

She and her husband sacrificed and scrimped for a year to save $7,000 of the $12,000 it cost to throw their generous, but by-no-means extravagant party.

• saved

• threw away

• bought

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The author of the story says the following about the money people spend on a “quince”:

A low-budget quince costs around $10,000, but clients have spent as much as $250,000.… Locally, quinces are more modest, but they still don’t come cheap, said Sanchez. Vanessa's parents both work full-time, and with four children at home, money is tight.

Why do Vanessa's parents throw a huge party even though they need to be careful with their money?

• They are required to host a “quince” as part of their religion.

• They consider the “quince” to be a major moment in their daughter’s life.

• They enjoy throwing large parties because family members always attend them.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

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