Ernesto and Rosa's Adventure

Read this sentence from the selection.

“Tía Maria smiled and said, ‘Well, Rosa, there is a lot to do in the city. But it can be a bit . . . strenuous.’”

What is the meaning of the word strenuous?

• exhausting

• 
  frightening

• 
  overwhelming

• unfamiliar

What does paragraph 1 reveal about Rosa?

• Rosa is an anxious person who does not like change.

• Rosa is full of energy and enjoys trying many different things.

• 
  Rosa is upset about having to visit her cousin in the city.

• Rosa plans to move away from the country and live in the city.

What was Ernesto's initial reaction to visiting the country with his cousin Rosa?

• He was excited because he thought it would be restful and relaxing.

• He was worried because he didn't like the outdoors.

• He was unhappy because he preferred the city.

• He was indifferent and had no expectations.

What activity did Rosa suggest to Ernesto that involves a two-mile hike?

• Visiting a secret cave in the mountains.

• Going to a local museum.

• Exploring the city park.

• Attending a community event.

Why was Ernesto hesitant about swimming in the old quarry?

• He didn't know how to swim.

• He was afraid because it was said to be very deep.

• He preferred swimming in a pool.

• It was too cold for swimming.

What reason did Ernesto give for not wanting to go horseback riding?

• He was allergic to most animals.

• He had a previous bad experience with horses.

• He didn't have appropriate clothing.

• He was afraid of heights.

Which inference can be drawn from the description of the quarry in paragraph 16?

• It is not as deep as Rosa thinks it is.

• It is surrounded by beautiful scenery.

• It is too far away for the cousins to swim in.

• It is different from the pool Ernesto is used to.

Which paragraph best develops the theme that people are comfortable with what they know and uncomfortable with what is unfamiliar?

• paragraph 11

• paragraph 12

• paragraph 13

• paragraph 14

Which choice best describes the difference in Rosa’s and Ernesto’s perspectives?

• Rosa imagines how exciting her trip to the city will be. Ernesto imagines how relaxing his trip to the country will be.

• Rosa wants Ernesto to come up with ideas for his visit. Ernesto thinks Rosa should be a better tour guide.

• Rosa imagines how exciting her trip to the city will be. Ernesto imagines how relaxing his trip to the country will be.

• Rosa thinks the city is better than her country home. Ernesto thinks the country is boring and he does not wish to return.

Read this sentence from the selection.

“My eyes lit up.”

What does the phrase “eyes lit up” tell about Rosa?

• 
  She feels excited.

• She is wide awake.

• She needs to find her sunglasses.

• She wants to spend time with her cousin.