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Why does Senorita Antonia decide to include fifth graders in the trip to the nursing home?

• The other class did not behave.

• They ask if they can go on the trip.

• They are mature enough to go this year.

• The nursing home needs a lot of helpers.

Which of the following is the reason Marilia does not want to visit the nursing home?

• She does not like riding the rickety bus.

• Her grandmother died in a nursing home.

• She does not want to miss a day of school.

• Her mom told her the nursing home is far away.

Why do the students bring aguinaldos for the nursing home residents?

• Senorita Antonia says they never get presents.

• Surprise Christmas gifts are fun to receive.

• The residents ask for donations.

• They have extras to share.

How does Marilia get a coconut sweet?

• Her mother gives her one to take on the trip.

• Senorita Antonia gives one to everyone.

• Elenita gives Marilia one of hers.

• She steals one from the tray.

Why does Marilia decide to give her card to Elenita?

• Marilia sees Elenita sitting by herself.

• Elenita is her grandmother's best friend.

• Senorita Antonia tells her to find a partner.

• They have known each other for a long time.

Which details show that Elenita is thankful for the card?

• Elenita fixed her silver bun with the light touch of a manicured hand.

• Elenita replies, "Dios te bendiga"...God bless you

• Elenita's curious fingers caressed every inch of the card.

• Elenita says she will keep the card to remember Marilia by.

• Elenita asks Marilia if she likes to listen to music and dance.

Select all of the reasons why the students look forward to field trips.

• They look forward to visiting a new and exciting place.

• They liked the rackety bus ride.

• They could skip school for the day and that meant no homework.

• They liked to listen to someone other than their teacher speak.

• They believed that to do a sixth-grade activity in fifth grade was very special.

Part A

How could Marilia's mother be described?

• Strict and uncaring

• Caring and concerned

• Irresponsible

• Uncaring

Part B

What detail supports your answer to Part A?

• Although Marilia says she is warm, her mother sends her to school.

• Marilia's mother tells her to stop complaining and that she does not want to hear her complain.

• Marilia's mother checks her temperature and listens to Marilia's concerns.

• Marilia's mother does not bother to check her for a fever and says to go to the clinic if she feels worse.