Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Quizzizz Review

How old was Martina when she decided she was old enough to get married?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 21 days old

• 25 years old

Why does Abuela want Martina to spill coffee on her suitors?

• to make them go away

• to see how they act when they are angry

• her Abuela would never tell her to do that

• it's a trick so Martina can always stay at home and not marry

How do we know that the rooster is conceited?

• he keeps one eye on his reflection

• he changes his outfit three times

• he talks about how handsome he is

• he brings three friends with him

What disgusts Martina about the pig suitor?

• he is rude

• he smells bad

• he is messy

• all of the above

How was the lizard deceitful?

• he tried to carry her away

• he wanted to eat her not marry her

• he lied about his age

• none of the above

How does the author show you immediately that Martina is interested in marrying the mouse?

• she bats her eyes at him

• she asks him to marry her

• she calls out to him

• her heart begins to race

How does cold-blooded have a double meaning when talking about the lizard? (short answer question)

• The lizard is cold-blooded because of his body temperature of surroundings and he was going to trick her and eat her.

• The lizard is always cold and he has blood in his body.

• The lizard likes warm weather and he is nice.

This is a folktale which means the author of this book made the story up from her imagination.

• True

• False

What is the surprise ending to Martina the Beautiful Cockroach? (short answer question)

• Martina and the pig end up together.

• Martina scurries away and never comes back.

• The mouse spills coffee on Martina to see if she would be a good wife before she can do it to him.

• Her Abuela says that she is not old enough to get married.

Recount different parts of the story that you found to be funny. Explain why you thought they were humorous. Check all that apply. (short answer question)

• Martina was only 21 days old when she wanted to get married.

• Martina was going to give her "leg" in marriage because humans give their "hand" in marriage.

• The lizard changed his color three times.

• There weren't any humorous parts in the story.