Grammar/Comprehension

In line 1, the word limped means

• moved carelessly.

• ran very slowly.

• talked breathlessly.

• walked unsteadily.

Why did San say, "Just a moment, Senor Diego."?

• He was being polite to Tio Diego.

• He wanted to confront Tio Diego.

• Tio Diego had left something behind.

• He wanted to thank Tio Diego for dining at his restaurant.

Juanita, San's assistant can be considered to be

• an observant person.

• an unconcerned person.

• a lazy person.

• a generous person.

Mysterious in line 6 means

• funny

• clever

• great

• strange

What does the word won't in line 17 of the passage represent?

• would not

• will not

• what not

• why not

Which of the following is written in the past perfect tense?

• and limped

• had stopped

• began limping

• run behind

A lesson in the story is

• It is not a good idea to have a restaurant and sell cheap food.

• It may take time but our actions will be found out one day.

• When people get old they do anything to help younger people

• Getting caught when stealing is a relief.

The word carefully (line 20) used in the passage as

• an adjective

• a verb

• an adverb

• a preposition

Tio Diego was finally caught red-handed. What does this mean?

• His hand became red.

• He was found doing wrong.

• He was suspected of wrong doing.

• His hand was on fire.

What would MOST LIKELY happen to Tio Diego now that he has been caught stealing the sugar?

• He would probably be given an award for hiding his deed such a long time.

• He would probably be given a job to help serve breakfast.

• He would probably be banned from the restaurant.

• He would probably be able to eat freely at the restaurant