The Stolen Party

Why didn't Rosaura's mother want her to go to Luciana's party?

• She had too much homework to do

• Luciana was not a good friend to Rosaura

• It was a rich person's party and she worried about how her daughter would be treated

• She was worried that the magician and the monkey would scare Rosaura

Which line best exemplifies that Luciana and Rosaura were true friends?

• "Ah, yes, your friend," her mother grumbled.

• "Listen, that one's not your friend."

• "I come here every afternoon and we do our homework together."

• "They had their tea in the kitchen and told each other secrets."

Which line suggests that there is a conflict between Rosaura and her mother?

• "You know what you are to them? The maid's daughter."

• "My mother doesn't sell anything in a shop, so there."

• "Monkeys at a a birthday?"

• "Her mother tapped her on the head and said 'So now we're a countess?'"

Which sentence casts doubt on the friendship between Rosaura and Luciana?

• "Rosaura thought this was truly the most amusing party in the world"

• "What a marvelous daughter you have, Herminia."

• "you are not a friend of Luciana because I'm her cousin and I know all her friends..."

• "Rosaura loved everything in the big house, including the people in it."

During the party, did Rosaura know that she was helping out?

• Yes, she knew when she passed out the juice and cake.

• No, she felt that she had special privileges in the house.

How does Rosaura's mother get her ready for the party?

• She irons her Christmas dress and washes her hair.

• She borrows a dress from her cousin's daughter.

• She buys her new shoes and a bow for her hair.

What lines indicate that the children at the party accepted Rosaura?

• "When they split into two teams, all the boys wanted her for their side."

• "That's not being friends. Do you go to school together?"

• "After the cake came the magician."

• "Rosaura had never broken anything."

Which line illustrates that Rosaura understood how Senora Ines treated her?

• "Rosaura's eyes had a cold, clear look that fixed itself on Senora Ines's face."

• "And she said no more because Senora Ines came out into the hall with two bags."

• "I helped the magician."

• "Please wait here a second." Her mother seemed worried.

What did Senora Ines do that deeply offended Rosaura?

• She gave her a yo-yo instead of a bracelet

• She gave her money for helping at the party

• She told her to never come back to the house again

• She asked her to pass out the cake

What does Rosaura's mother understand that Rosaura doesn't understand until the end?

• Everyone should be friends despite their social class.

• People of higher social class look down on those of lower social class.

• People with little money are not very nice to people who are rich.

• Rich people should try their best to help the poor.