Martina, The Beautiful Cockroach

Abuela offers advice instead of a gift. What does this tell you about her?

• She is old and wise.

• She does not have enough money to buy a gift.

• She does not want Martina to get married.

• She does not think combs and dresses are important.

Why does the author include this sentence in the story? "Daintily, she sat down and crossed her legs, and crossed her legs, and crossed her legs."

• The author wanted readers to laugh.

• The author wanted readers to be confused.

• The author wanted readers to learn Spanish words.

• The author wanted to use figurative language.

Which sentences from the text show that Don Gallo is very proud of his appearance? Choose the two best answers.

• She didn’t have long to wait.

• Keeping one eye on his reflection, Don Gallo greeted her with a sweeping bow.

• “I will look even more fabulous with you on my wing!”

• Martina hesitated for only an instant, “Coffee, señor?”

Which sentence from the text best describes the solution in this story?

• The Coffee Test had saved her from yet another unsuitable suitor.

• “Si! I’m afraid of whom I might meet next!”

• Perez grinned. “Well, mi amor, my love… I too have a Cuban grandmother.”

• At last, she’d found her perfect match.

What lesson does the author want you to learn in this story?

Why did the author choose to use Spanish words and phrases in this story?

• because the author lives in Cuba, a Spanish speaking country

• because this story comes from Cuba, a Spanish speaking country

• because the author wanted to introduce readers to a new language

• because this story is a folktale

Abuela offers advice instead of a gift. What does this tell you about her?

• She is old and wise.

• She does not have enough money to buy a gift.

• She does not want Martina to get married.

• She does not think combs and dresses are important.

What makes Pérez different from Martina’s other suitors?

• Pérez is kind and polite, while the other animals were selfish and rude.

• Pérez is a mouse, while the other animals were insects.

• Pérez lives in a flower pot, while the other animals live on a farm.

• Pérez is not wearing shoes, while the other animals are wearing shoes.

Which sentence from the text best describes the problem in this story?

• “Clumsy cockroach! I will teach you better manners when you are my wife!”

• Her grandmother smiled. “It will make him angry!”

• But Abuela, her Cuban grandmother, gave her un consejo incredible, some shocking advice.

• “Finding husbands to choose from will be very easy – picking the right one could be tricky.”

Why did Martina pour two cups of coffee on Don Largarto?

• because she wanted to watch him change colors

• because Abuela handed her two cups of coffee

• because he has so many legs

• because she really wanted to get rid of him