Attack on St. Augustine

Which of the following happens first in the story?

• Isabel and her family watch their town burn to the ground.

• Isabel's father says that St. Augustine is being attacked by pirates.

• Isabel and Felipe abandon their chores and pretend to be explorers.

Isabel and Felipe run home suddenly because they ----

• smell smoke

• hear the sound to cannons

• see many ships on the water

Why are English pirates attacking St. Augustine?

• They are trying to capture the townspeople.

• They think St. Augustine is hiding treasure for Spain.

• They want to establish a new settlement for England.

How do Isabel and Felipe react differently to the attack?

• Isabel is afraid the pirates will find the treasure they are hiding, but Felipe knows there is no treasure.

• Isabel feels a bit of excitement about the pirate attack, but Felipe feels fearful about it.

• Isabel thinks her family should stay home to be safe during the attack, but Felipe thinks the family should go to the forest.

Why does Abuelo say he "won't abandon" the house during the attack?

• He does not think the pirates will really attack.

• He wants to protect the family's treasure of silver and gold.

• He does not want to leave the town that he helped build.

Which of the following details suggests that Isabel is curious about what is happening?

• The bundle is heavy, but she didn't dare complain.

• She wanted to see for herself what the pirates look like.

• She looked toward Abuelo and saw the pain in his eyes.

Which of the following details best describes what St. Augustine was like before it burned down?

• It was a great land filled with silver and gold.

• It was a big city

• It was a simple and peaceful town built with wood.

What is the theme of the story?

• Pretending to be explores will bring real adventure.

• War is never the right path for people to take to settle their differences.

• The places we live are filled with rich history of people's experiences.

What is the genre (type of story)

• historical fiction

• folktale

• nonfiction

Who is the main character of the story

• Felipe

• Isabel

• Abuelo