Any Small Goodness Chapter 7 "The Lunchbox" Comprehension Test

How did Papi try to comfort Arturo after the attack?

• Papi reminded him there was both good and bad in the world, and they all had to try to increase the good and decrease the bad.

• Papa told Arturo that the police would find those who did this to the family.

• He said, "In life there is bueno and there is malo. If you do not find enough of the good, you must yourself create it."

What does Papi do every day during lunch/

• He visits Arturo's school

• He plays dominoes

• He has lunch with his wife.

What is one result of Arturo's worries about the gangs?

• He decides to fight back.

• He asks the police officer Mr. Paster if he will watch the house.

• He has nightmares.

How did Officer Paster help Rosie feel better after the attack?

• He brought her a new pink lunchbox.

• He brought her a new red lunchbox.

• He wrote her a letter.

How does Arturo know Papi is also worried about what is going to happen?

• He received a letter from the gang.

• Arturo sees Papi looking out the window with a worried look on his face.

• The police officer Mr. Paster came by to warn the family.

What finally happens to confirm their fears?

• Officer Paster tells the family that there will an attempt on their lives.

• Someone takes Rosa's lunchbox from the windowsill.

• A car pulls up to the house and someone opens fire on the family.

Why does Rosie think everything she owns has to be pink?

• because her name means pink in Spanish

• it is her mother's favorite color

• her father likes to give her pink thngs

Why did the gang shoot at Arturo' house?

• his father made them angry driving to the school

• his brother had made them angry

• Luis taunted them

Rosa receives a new lunchbox for what reason?

• to add to her pink collection

• because Leo Love wanted her to have a new lunchbox.

• she starts first grade tomorrow

What is a Spanish term for the sound of dominoes smacking on a hard surface?

• cuas! cuas!

• smack! smack!

• bam! bam!