Guava & A Good Lie Comprehension

What did the narrator try to do after the lie?

• Be a better friend
• Laugh at people more
• Be meaner and less generous
• Stay the same

Who is the main character in the reading?

• Lily
• The narrator
• The spooky movie
• The goodie bags

What did Lily show that impressed the narrator?

• Kindness
• Laughter
• Strength
• Generosity

What did the narrator value about Lily?

• Her popularity
• Her honesty
• Her acceptance
• Her intelligence

What did the narrator think of Lily's lie?

• It was a gift
• It was a sin
• It was a bad thing
• It was a mistake

What does the author have to do when her mother makes her drink castor oil?

• She has to hold her nose.
• She has to mix it with guava juice.
• She has to drink it quickly.
• She has to close her eyes.

What does the guava in the first paragraph remind the author of?

• The smell of late summer afternoons
• Her favorite childhood games
• The taste of mangoes
• Puerto Rico; other guavas she ate as a child

Summarize 'How to Eat a Guava' in one sentence.

• The author discusses the different varieties of guavas and their flavors.
• The author shares her love for guavas and her memories of Puerto Rico.
• The narrator describes guavas in detail while remembering her childhood in Puerto Rico.
• The narrator explains the process of eating a guava and its significance.

What are the two settings where 'How to Eat a Guava' takes place?

• California, Puerto Rico
• Mexico, Puerto Rico
• Florida, Puerto Rico
• New York, Puerto Rico

What does the author describe as sour, hard, grimace, eyes water, gritty, and acid?

• The taste of castor oil
• The texture of castor oil
• The texture of guavas
• The taste of guavas