Abuela & My Name CFA Review

Using context clues, define the bolded term in the sentence:

"On this sacred day of obligation, every acquaintance I've ever made seems to be present."

Additionally, provide a synonym for the word 'sacred' used in the sentence.

• Important, Holy

• Responsibility, Holy

• Disagreement, Divine

• Disbelief, Spiritual

Esperanza is a Spanish word that has a similar meaning to one of the following English words. Which one is it?

a) A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen

b) A feeling of sorrow or grief

c) The act of staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time or event

d) A dark, dull color resembling that of mud

• Hope

• Sadness

• Waiting

• Muddy color

Consider the following Spanish words: 'Esperanza', 'Tristeza', 'Espera', 'Color de barro'. Which of these words is a feminine noun that translates to a positive feeling or emotion in English?

• Esperanza

• Tristeza

• Espera

• Color de barro

Esperanza's great-grandmother was known for her unique occupation. She was not a teacher, doctor, or an artist. Can you guess what her occupation was based on this information?

• Horse woman

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Artist

Esperanza's great-grandfather carried her great-grandmother off for a particular reason. This action was not driven by a need to save her from danger, punish her, or steal her belongings. Can you identify the actual reason behind this action from the given options?

• He wanted to marry her and this was a part of their culture's tradition

• He was trying to protect her from an imminent danger

• He was punishing her for a mistake she made

• He was interested in her belongings and wanted to steal them

Using context clues, define the bolded term in the sentence:

"I have inherited her name, but I don't want to inherit her place by the window."

Additionally, provide a synonym for the bolded term and use it in a sentence of your own.

• take away from, synonym: subtract, Sentence: I don't want to subtract her place by the window.

• fail to achieve, synonym: miss, Sentence: I don't want to miss her place by the window.

• acquire, synonym: obtain, Sentence: I don't want to obtain her place by the window.

• annoy, synonym: irritate, Sentence: I don't want to irritate her place by the window.

Esperanza, a character in a literary work, is dissatisfied with her name and wishes to alter it. Can you recall what specific change she desires to make?

• She wishes to undergo a baptism ceremony to adopt a new name

• She actually prefers to retain her original name

• She wants to adopt her sister's name as her own

• She desires to take on her mother's name

What is the primary reason that the narrator hesitates to apologize to the grandmother, considering the complex dynamics of their relationship?

• They are afraid of the consequences, such as being sent to her room

• They are embarrassed to apologize in front of others due to their pride

• They don't want to admit they were wrong as it would challenge their self-perception

• All of the above, indicating a complex interplay of fear, pride, and self-perception

Based on the narrator's mother's revelations, which of the following statements is NOT true about the grandmother?

• She is not the reason the narrator and their mother exist

• She has not sacrificed a lot for the family

• She is not a valuable member of the family

• All of the above statements are false

After the grandmother finds herself lost, she experiences a certain emotional state. This state is not only influenced by her immediate situation, but also by her past experiences and personal characteristics. Considering this, what is the most likely emotional state of the grandmother?

• Infuriated, as she has always had a short temper and this situation triggers it

• Discouraged, as she has a history of giving up easily when faced with challenges

• Embarrassed, as she values her independence and is ashamed of her current predicament

• All of the above, as she is a complex individual with a range of emotions