Maria Celebrates Brazil

What is the setting at the beginning of the story.

• The dance studio

• The street

• The Kitchen

Who is the main character of the story?

• Maria

• Mae

• Pai

What Language does Mae mostly speak?

• English

• Spanish

• Portuguese

How does Maria Feel about going to practice at the beginning of the story?

• Happy

• It's not fair

• Sad

What can Maria do another time?

• Go to Ana's house

• Go to practice

• Go to a parade

Why does Maria change her mind about going to practice?

• Pai tells her that the parade is important

• She forgot she had practice

• Mae said she will get her a new costume

Why does Pai say the parade is important?

• They can teach people from around the world about their culture.

• It will be a lot of fun, and all her friends will be there.

• She will get to go to Ana's after the parade is over.

How does Maria feel about going to practice at the end of the story?

• Nervous

• Proud

• Sad

Where does the parade place (the setting),

• Brazil

• The street

• The kitchen

What happens after the woman scurries by Maria and puts her camera to her eye?

• The woman takes a picture.

• The people line the street.

• Maria goes to practice.