My Diary from Here to There

Why do Amada's parents decide to move to Los Angeles?

• Amada wants to see her grandmother more often.

• Amada's mother thinks the weather will be better there.

• Amada wants to write in her journal in Los Angeles.

• Amada's father plans to find work there.

Where does the family stay while Amada's father is in Los Angeles?

• They stay with friends

• In Juarez, Mexicio

• In a rented house in California

• with relatives in Mexicali, Mexico

When Amada first learns about her family's plan to move, she feels...

• worried

• excited

• relieved

• furious

Why does the family stay behind when Papa goes ahead to California?

• The family needs more time to pack and move.

• The family has to wait until Papa sends them their green cards.

• They have to stay and take care of their Nana.

• Amada and her brothers have to finish school in Mexcio.

What can you infer about Michi and Amada's relationship?

• They are in each other's heart

• They don't miss each other

• Both write to each other

What is the climax of the story?

• When Amada gets a new diary

• When Amada and her family cross the border to the US

• When Michi gives Amada a rock

Which character trait applies to Papa?

• Angry

• Miserable

• Calm

Which character trait applies to the brothers?

• Calm

• Excited

• Anxious

Who is the main character of the story?

• Michi

• Papá

• Amanda

• Pedro

Who was Amanda's best friend?

• Jonathan

• Michi

• Robert

• María