Elisa's Diary

Why is Elisa sad at the beginning of the story?

• She just left her home to move to a new country.

• She and her father had a disagreement about her bedtime.

• She is embarrassed about what happened in class earlier that day.

• She wishes that she and her older brother could attend different schools.

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What is the  main reason that the conversation between Elisa and her brother is important to the story?

• It explains why Elisa dislikes sports so much.

• It explains why Francisco enjoys watching television.

• It shows that Francisco has found a job in the neighborhood.

• It shows that Elisa has been afraid of trying to make new friends.

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The story states that the quetzal on the Guatemalan flag is an emblem of freedom. What  does the word emblem mean?

• banner

• opinion

• symbol

• provider

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How are Elisa's and Jose's strengths different?

• Elisa draws very well, and José earns high grades in English class.

• Elisa is good at writing in English, and José is good at speaking in English.

• Elisa is good at coming up with ideas, and José is good at carrying out ideas.

• Elisa has learned a lot from her grandmother, and José has learned a lot from his brother.

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What is the main theme of the story?

• People keep diaries for different reasons.

• People can work together to overcome challenges.

• It is best to avoid bragging about your achievements.

• It can be useful to look at things from a different point of view.

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