Quiz on 'Music for My Mother'

What instrument did the older brother like to play?

• Piano

• Drums

• Guitar

• Violin

In which language did Pedrito sing?

• French

• Spanish

• Italian

• English

What was Mama's occupation?

• Carpenter

• Seamstress

• Plumber

• Teacher

How old was the narrator when they came to the United States?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What did Papa do to help Mama with her nostalgia?

• Spoke to her in Spanish

• Played the guitar

• Answered her in English

• Sang traditional songs

What is the name of the narrator's brother after he changed it?

• Pablo

• Pedro

• Peter

• Paul

What did the family wear on Sundays and holidays?

• Best clothes from home

• Casual clothes

• Work uniforms

• School clothes

What does the narrator want their son to learn?

• To play the guitar

• To dance

• To play the piano

• To sing in Spanish

How did the narrator feel when they saw how some people looked at them?

• Excited

• Protective

• Indifferent

• Happy

What type of writing is 'Music for My Mother' classified as?

• Nonfiction narrative

• Biography

• Poetry

• Fiction