Mama I'll Give You The World p. 390-394

The narrator says that Mama hardly ever smiles. How does Luisa try to help?

• She rests in her chair

• She tries to make her feel better

• She is sad

Why does Luisa pretend to be the girl in her story?

• Mama seems sad, and Luisa wants to make her problems go away.

• She wants to be the girl

• She does not pretend all the time and wants to try.

The author uses the metaphor, "Everyone in the world is a flower" because

• To show the field of flowers

• To express that everyone is the same

• To express that Mama feels that everyone is beautiful and special

How does Luisa share the secret so that Mama doesn't find out?

• She whispers it to the customers whenever Mama isn't looking?

• She goes to their house

What does the author compare Mrs. Fogelman's hair to?

• rows of licorice

• a great, gray cloud

• dark tangles into an ocean of gentle waves

How does the author use these details to show what happens to people at the salon?

• The World changes people. When they feel beautiful, they feel better about themselves.

• The World is neat like shiny rows of licorice.

What does she mean when Mama says, "I will give the world to you"?

• Mama likes the envelope

• Mama is saving up money for Luisa's education

• She is giving her the salon.

What is Luisa doing to cheer up her mother?

• Planning a surprise for her Mama's birthday.

• Good Grades