Mango, Abuela, and Me

1. At the beginning of the story, where does Abuela come to live? 

• between two rivers

• 1. with Mia’s family 

How does Mia feel when she first meets Abuela? 

• Excited

• Shy

Who comes to live with Mia’s family? 

• Abuela

• Her best friend

In the sentence, “A feather, una pluma, from a wild parrot 

    that roosted in the mango trees and a snapshot, una     

    fotografia, of a young man with Papi’s smile, “roosted”

    means. ________________

• flew away    

• 1. settled down to rest

What did Mia’s class use to help Kim learn to speak English   

    when she was new? 

• Small birds      

• 1. work cards

What does Mia see in the pet store window?

• Hamster

• Parrot

 Why is it hard for Abuela and Mia to talk to each other? 

• 1. Mia is sad

• 1. They speak different languages. 

What is the parrot’s name? 

 At the end of the story, why does Abuela want to learn to 

     say harder things? 

• 1. She can write letters.    

• 1. So she can talk to the neighbors. 

  
  

What is the problem in the story?