Diary from Here to There

When Amada and Michi walk by the tortilla shop, they notice that the cooks’ hands blur like hummingbird wings as they work the dough over the griddle. What does this tell the reader about the cooks?

• The cooks were dancing.

• The cooks worked quickly.

• The cooks waved at the girls.

• The cooks were cooling off the hot food.

Why is the setting of California important to the story?

• California is a short drive away from Amada’s home.

• Nana and Tata live in California.

• California has work for Papá.

• Papá grew up in California.

What does the word farewell most likely mean as it is used in the story?

• hello

• goodbye

• welcome

• good luck

Why does Amada like to hold her special rock?

• It reminds her of Mexico.

• It reminds her of California.

• It is the same shape as Mexico

• It feels soft.

Read the summary of the story. Amada’s parents tell her that they will be moving to the United States. Her five brothers are excited about moving, but Amada is worried. After Papá calms her down, the family drives to Mexicali for a big family feast. The next day, Papá looks for a job in Los Angeles, California. Amada and her family stay with different family members until Papá sends green cards for Mamá, Amada, and her brothers.

Which sentence best completes this summary?

• Mamá, Amada, and her brothers return back to their home in Mexico.

• Mamá, Amada, and her brothers decide to live with Nana and Tata.

• Mamá, Amada, and her brothers look for a new home in El Monte.

• Mamá, Amada, and her brothers take a bus to Los Angeles.

What is the meaning of the word burst?

• to release great energy

• a chance to make something good happen

• to monitor people moving from one country to another

• very surprising

  and wonderful

What is the meaning of the word opportunities?

• very surprising and wonderful

• to feel great energy

• a chance to make something good happen

• people who leave their countries because of serious problems

What is the meaning of the word immigration?

• People who leave their country because of serious problems

• Making sure people who come to live in a new country have followed the laws about moving

• very surprising and wonderful

• to feel great enrgy

What is the meaning of the word refugee?

• having the chance to make something good happen

• having great energy

• people who must leave their country because of serious problems

• very surprising and wonderful

What does the word amazing mean?

• People who leave their country

• something very surprising and wonderful

• a chance to make something good happen

• having great energy