Gary Soto's "Growing Up." Final

What grade was Maria in when she decided she was too old for family vacations?

• 10th

• 9th

• 12th

• 8th

Where did the children get to go when they visited their uncle in West Covina.

• Six Flags

• Bush Gardens

• Disneyland

• Wild Adventures

Which ride did the author NOT mention?

• Teacups

• The Pirates of the Caribbean

• It’s a Small World

• Mr Toad's Wild Ride

The other teens at the amusement park made Maria feel......

• poor

• ugly

• dumb

• silly

Every thing went quiet at Maria's house when she....

• she ran out the door.

• started crying.

• snapped at her father.

• called to her mother.

Where did Maria's grandfather work?

• the mines

• a car dealership

• on a farm

• in a factory

Who suggested letting Maria stay at home?

• Her mother

• Her brother

• Her Father

• Her Nina

Maria had to stay with her

• nina her aunt

• nina her grandmother

• nina her godmother

• nina her cousin

Maria and Becky did what together?

• Went to the mall

• Danced on American Bandstand

• Visited the city pool

• Walked to the park

When getting ready to go out with Becky Maria used too much....

• lipstick

• eye-shadow

• perfume

• hair spary