The Prince of Los Cocuyos: The First Real San Giving Day Quiz

1. Why is it so important for Blanco to convince Abuela ?

• To form a bond with his family.
• It'll allow the Blanco to solve his problem.
• Allows Blanco to have closer relationships with his friends.
• it gives Blanco an opportunity to cook with his estranged mother.

2. What does Blanco learn from Jimmy, Nancy, and Patrick?

• How to throw a football and cheer for a winning team
• How to solve math problems by showing your work
• All about different foods served on Thanksgiving.
• All about hamburgers and hot dogs made on the 4th of July

3. Based on the details when Blanco was in the grocery store, what can the reader infer about Blanco?

• He is determined to find what he is looking for.
• He easily gives up on a difficult task.
• Blanco does not have patience when encountering new problems.
• Blanco is not very friendly and is hostile with other people.

4. What can you tell about Abuela based on her actions?

• Abuela does not think the turkey smells good.
• Abuela is worried they put in too much saffron and cumin.
• Abuela sees the turkey catch fire through the oven window.
• Abuela cares about Blanco's feelings and is willing to try something new.

5. Part A. What does Blanco's mother to do sabotage the holiday?

• She invited a classmate Blanco dislikes.
• She asked the relatives to bring Cuban food, not American food
• She turned off the oven so the turkey would not cook.
• She took away deck chairs so people had no place to sit.

6. Part B. How does Mama's actions affect Blanco?

• Blanco never finds out why mama tried to sabotage his dinner.
• Blanco is surprised and glad mama is giving him a hand.
• Blanco feels discouraged that he will not have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
• Blanco feels disheartened because his aunt did not make her famous black beans.

7. Why is "Nothing like the dittos" repeated throughout the story?

• It is used to show that Thanksgiving is not going as expected?
• It shows he really misses being in class.
• He is frustrated that his family does not know what dittos are.
• He is glad his family is contributing to his plan.

8. How does Abuela's point of view change throughout the story about having a traditional Thanksgiving?