Abuela Invents the Zero Comprehension Quiz

What is the main reason Abuela visits the United States?

• To attend a family wedding

• To see snow before she dies

• To visit her grandchildren

• To escape the heat of the Island

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How does Connie feel about being seen with her grandmother in public?

• Proud and happy

• Indifferent

• Embarrassed and ashamed

• Excited and eager

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Abuela refuse to let Connie's mother buy for her, and why?

• A new dress, because she doesn't like the style

• A coat, because it's a waste of money for a short visit

• A hat, because she already has one

• Shoes, because they are uncomfortable

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Connie's reaction to her grandmother getting lost in church reveal about her character?

• She is compassionate and understanding

• She is self-centered and concerned with appearances

• She is brave and confrontational

• She is indifferent and detached

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author use humor to convey Connie's feelings about her grandmother's visit?

• By describing Abuela's fashion choices

• By exaggerating Connie's reactions

• By making fun of the church service

• By mocking the family's traditions

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What decision does Connie make that affects the plot significantly?

• She decides to apologize to Abuela immediately

• She chooses to ignore Abuela during the church service

• She decides to take Abuela shopping

• She chooses to stay home instead of going to church

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Connie's mother react to Abuela's complaint about feeling like "a zero"?

• She dismisses it as an overreaction

• She sympathizes with Abuela and confronts Connie

• She laughs it off as a misunderstanding

• She ignores it and changes the subject

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does Connie's reluctance to apologize to Abuela suggest about her maturity level?

• She is mature and responsible

• She is still learning and growing

• She is indifferent and careless

• She is wise beyond her years

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What lesson does Connie learn by the end of the story?

• The importance of family traditions

• The value of personal freedom

• The significance of empathy and respect

• The necessity of financial independence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does Connie's initial plan to avoid spending time with Abuela reveal about her priorities?

• She values her social life over family obligations

• She is dedicated to her family's traditions

• She is focused on her academic success

• She is committed to her religious duties

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3