Martina the Beautiful Cockroach—Comprehension

What is the MAIN problem in the story?

• Martina gets bad advice from Abuela.

• Martina needs to choose a husband.

• Martina's relatives bring too many gifts.

• Martina's father does not want her to marry.

Why does Abuela ask Martina to use The Coffee Test?

• to teach Martina to be a good wife

• to help Martina pick a rich husband

• to help Martina pick a kind husband

• to teach Martina a secret family recipe

Why does Martina say no to Don Gallo, the rooster?

• He is not beautiful.

• He yells when he is angry and is very cocky.

• He does not have enough money.

• Her father does not approve of him.

Why does the author repeat the words “Ti-ki-tin, ti-ki-tan” at the end of the story?

• to show that Martina will never find a husband

• to show that Abuela’s advice did not work

• to show the anger of the characters

• to show that Martina is happy

How does Martina know that Pérez is the “perfect match”?

• He uses the Coffee Test.

• He offers her family money.

• Martina’s father approves of him.

• Martina has loved him for many years.