The Night of San Juan Reading Test

What is the problem in "The Night of San Juan"?

• The girls must visit José Manuel and his grandma.

• The girls need to find a way to buy coconut sherbet.

• Grandma must stay in the apartment and has no friends.

• José Manuel's grandma won't let him join his friends to play.

What is the MAIN reason the girls are afraid of José Manuel's grandma?

• She has a deep, harsh voice.

• She seems stern and unfriendly.

• She never invites anyone to visit.

• She listens to the radio all the time.

Why does José Manuel's grandma keep him inside?

• He has chores he needs to finish.

• She thinks it is dangerous on the streets.

• He needs to raise and lower the food basket.

• She is afraid he will learn bad habits from others.

Which words BEST describe Amalia?

• foolish and clumsy

• cautious and dainty

• clever and brave

• honest and loyal

Grandma telephones Mami because Grandma wants to

• tell Mami about the girls' dinner.

• give Mami the recipe for corn fritters.

• warn Mami that the girls have misbehaved.

• make sure that Mami knows about the invitation.

How do you know that "The Night of San Juan" is realistic fiction?

• The story setting could be a real place.

• The story is about the abilities of a hero.

• The story is a mystery that must be solved.

• The story has acts that are divided into scenes.

What will MOST LIKELY happen the day after the Night of San Juan?

• José Manuel will get to go play in the streets.

• The family will go to the beach at midnight again.

• Mami will invite José Manuel's grandma for corn fritters.

• The girls will take another red ball to José Manuel's apartment.

Which sentence BEST tells a main theme of "The Night of San Juan"?

• News often travels quickly in a small town.

• A wish may come true if it is made on a beach.

• Good friends can think of ways to help each other.

• With practice, a person can learn to do almost anything.

Which sister from the story would you MOST like to have as a friend?

Use details from "The Night of San Juan" to explain your answer.

After Daniela's team lost the match by one point, she had a ______ look on her face.

• beiraten

• pelover

• grim

• relented