From Scratch and Elisa's Diary

What are Priya and her mother making throughout the story?

• chapatis

• channa dal

• gulabjamun

• cardamom

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Why is Elisa sad at the beginning of the story?

• She just left her home to move to a new country.

• She and her father had a disagreement about her bedtime.

• She is embarrassed about what happened in class earlier that day.

• She wishes that she and her older brother could attend different schools.

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When Priya sees her mother wearing jeans with a salwar kurta, she compares her mother to a snake that has shed half of its skin. What does she mean?

• Her mother is slowly embracing their new life.

• Her mother’s outfit is made of snakeskin.

• Her mother is quiet and shy like a snake.

• Her mother’s clothing is silk

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What is the main reason that the conversation between Elisa and her brother is important to the story?

• It explains why Elisa dislikes sports so much.

• It explains why Francisco enjoys watching television.

• It shows that Francisco has found a job in the neighborhood.

• It shows that Elisa has been afraid of trying to make new friends.

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How does Priya react when she learns more about Lindsay?

• She decides to invite Lindsay over for a holiday meal.

• She is surprised she and Lindsay have some things in common.

• She is disappointed that Lindsay is no longer in her class at school.

• She suddenly realizes that Lindsay is a better student than she thought.

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Elisa's Diary states that the quetzal on the Guatemalan flag is an emblem of freedom. What does the word emblem mean?

• banner

• opinion

• symbol

• provider

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In the next to the last paragraph of From Scratch, Priya's mother makes a gesture. What is a gesture?

• a sign of caring between people

• a movement that has meaning

• a clear statement of fact

• a special sweet treat

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Which statement best expresses the theme of From Scratch?

• Friends make our lives more pleasant.

• It is important to be helpful to others.

• It can be hard to do the right thing.

• Sometimes it is difficult to fit in.

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How are Elisa’s and José’s strengths different?

• Elisa draws very well, and José earns high grades in English class.

• Elisa is good at writing in English, and José is good at speaking in English.

• Elisa is good at coming up with ideas, and José is good at carrying out ideas.

• Elisa has learned a lot from her grandmother, and José has learned a lot from his brother.

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What is the main theme of Elisa's Diary?

• People keep diaries for different reasons.

• People can work together to overcome challenges.

• It is best to avoid bragging about your achievements.

• It can be useful to look at things from a different point of view.

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