How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife

How does Baldo describe his first impression of Maria?

• He was impressed by her beauty and grace

• He thought she was rude and unkind

• He didn’t notice her much at first

• He found her to be awkward and out of place

What role does Baldo play in the story’s narration?

• The narrator and observer of events

• The antagonist who dislikes Maria

• The leader of the family

• The person who introduces Leon to Maria

What does Leon ask Baldo to do when they are on their way home?

• To fetch some water

• To help carry Maria’s luggage

• To accompany them to the town

• To prepare the house for their arrival

What does the family’s house represent in the story?

• A symbol of wealth and success

• A place of isolation and struggle

• A place of warmth and family bonding

• A symbol of the city’s influence on the countryside

How is Maria described in the story when she first arrives?

• Elegant and proud

• Simple and natural

• Frightened and shy

• A city girl with makeup

How does the father react to Maria when they meet?

• He and the whole family talked to Maria

• He is indifferent and doesn’t speak to her

• He welcomed her with open arms

• He is happy to meet Maria

Why did Leon bring Maria home to meet the family?

• They were visiting for a special family event

• Maria was going to live with the family

• They were moving back to the countryside permanently

• Leon wanted to introduce her as his wife and start a family

How does Baldo describe the relationship between Leon and Maria?

• They argue a lot and are not getting along

• They are newly married and still adjusting

• They seem to have an ideal, perfect relationship

• They seem distant and disconnected

Who narrates the story?

• Father

• Baldo

• Leon

• Maria

What is the setting of the story?

• a bustling city

• farm in the mountains

• beachside village

• small town in the countryside