Little Things Are Big by Jesus Colon

Who is the author of this text? (a)  

• Jesus Colon
• Jesus De Amaro
• Jesus Colonza
• Jessi Colon

What does the word insensitive mean in this text?

• unsympathetic to other people's feelings

• being attentive

• asking how someone else is feeling

• being sympathetic to other people's feelings

Which detail shaped Colon's perspective of the situation?

• Courtesy is characteristic of the Puerto Rican. (6)

• Puerto Ricans are known for their hospitality. (7)

• Puerto Ricans are known for their friendliness. (8)

• Puerto Ricans are known for their generosity. (9)

How does the phrase "the cold air slapped my warm face" develop Colon's feelings about his actions?

• It shows that he feels he was wrong and deserves to be punished.

• It suggests that he feels regret over not helping the woman.

• It shows he is proud of how he handled the situation.

• It suggest that he feels satisfaction by not helping the woman.

How does Colon use repetition to develop his point of view? Pick 2 correct answers.

• He repeats the word "prejudiced" to show that fear of prejudice influenced his actions.

• He repeats the word "failed" to show how disappointed he is in himself for acting that way.

• He uses rhetorical questions to emphasize his point.

• He uses metaphors to illustrate his point.

Which do you feel best describes the narrator's point of view in these paragraphs?

• More disappointed that people can not overcome prejudice

• More hopeful that people can overcome prejudice

How do the details in paragraph 6 help the reader better understand the narrator's character?

• by revealing that he works later hours

• by illustrating his views on children

• by describing his childhood

• by emphasizing his values

In paragraph 10, the narrator refers to himself as "a rude animal". What does this figurative language reveal about how the narrator feels about his actions?

• proud

• uncaring

• ashamed

• confused

What genre is this text?

• fantasy fiction

• realistic fiction

• science fiction

• informational text

In what time period did this story happen?

• 1900

• 1950

• 2000

• 2020