Love Amalia Comprehension Questions

What is the author's purpose in writing Love, Amelia?

• to persuade

• to entertain

• to inform

• to confuse

How can you tell that Love, Amalia is realistic fiction?

• It tells a story that could happen.

• It includes colorful illustrations.

• The setting is in a futuristic world.

• The author uses figurative language.

How does Amalia feel at the beginning of the story?

• She's heartbroken because her best friend refuses to talk to her.

• She's heartbroken because her best friend is getting a new pet.

• She's heartbroken because her best friend doesn't want to be her friend anymore.

• She's heartbroken because her best friend is moving to California.

What can you conclude about the relationship between Amalia and her grandmother?

• They have not known each other for very long.

• They do not have a close relationship.

• They have a loving relationship.

• They are often disrespectful toward each other.

When Amalia's grandmother says, "I know how hard it is when someone you love goes away," you can infer that-

• Abuelita has also experienced loss.

• Her grandmother is thinking of her pets that have died.

• Abuelita moved away from her best friend, too.

• Her grandmother does not know what she is saying.

Which of the following is advice Amalia's grandmother gave to her?

• Make new friends, but keep the old.

• Treat others as you would like to be treated.

• Find ways to keep loved ones close, even if they move away.

• Do not judge a book by its cover.

Based on the text, the reader can tell that Abuelita-

• likes to collect old items.

• often travels to visit her family.

• remembers her family by saving their cards and letters.

• does not understand Amalia's problems.

Why does Abuelita show Amalia the wooden box of special cards and pictures?

• They are bored and looking for something to do.

• Abuelita wants to show Amalia how she remembers her loved ones when they are far away.

• Abuelita needs help organizing the box.

• She wants to teach Amalia how to write a meaningful letter.

Why does Abuelita tell Amalia , "One moment you are angry, then you become sad, and then it seems so unbelievable you almost erase it"?

• She wants Amalia to be sad and angry.

• She wants Amalia to get angry with Martha for leaving.

• She wants Amalia to think about her family.

• She wants Amalia to know that she will experience many emotions when Martha goes away.

How do you think Amalia will feel when she gets home?

• happy and relieved to be home

• sad when she begins missing Martha

• excited to make a Christmas card

• angry at her grandmother for telling her stories