Abuelito Who

What was wrong with Abuelito?

• He broke his leg

• He disappeared

• He died

• He was sad

Which phrase from ' Abuelito Who' contains a metaphor?

• "Whose little eyes are strings"

• "Sleeps in his little room"

• "Can't come out to play"

• "is hiding underneath the bed"

The speaker in 'Abuelito Who' says that Abuelito "used to laugh like the letter k". What does that mean?

• His mouth looked like the k when he laugh

• He had a loud laugh that went on and on

• His laugh sounded like the sound of letter k

• You could hardly hear him when he laugh

Which word is closest in meaning to the word sour?

• sweet

• bitter

• zesty

• crunchy

In "Abuelito Who," the poet compares Abuelito to

• a rainstorm

• a sky

• a diamond

• blankets

What does the speaker say Abuelito's hair is made of

• feathers

• strings

• fur

• silk

The speaker in "Abuelito Who" compares the way Abuelito throws coins to which of the following

• a diamond

• feathers

• rain

• water

Which statement best describes Abuelito's daily routine?

• He watched tv all day long

• He slept all day and night

• He played with his grandchildren

• He went to church

What attitude is suggested by the words the author uses to describe Abuelito?

• pity

• indifference

• love and concern

• resentment

What is the connotation of the phrases, 'you are my diamond' and 'you are my sky'?

• It means the girl was shiny and strong

• It means the girl was precious and valuable to Abuelito

• It means that the girl was rich

• It means the girl was super famous