Abuelo

What does Arturo's mother want him to do?

• She wants him to visit his grandfather in Puerto Rico.

• She wants him to read a story to his grandfather.

• She wants him to visit his grandfather in a nursing home.

• She wants him to watch his grandfather while she goes grocery shopping.

How does Arturo feel about his mother's request?

• Delighted

• Irate

• Miserable

• Reluctant

Which is the best example of an external conflict Arturo feels about visiting his grandfather?

• He doesn't have time to visit his grandfather because he has too much schoolwork to do.

• He doesn't feel comfortable visiting his grandfather.

• He doesn't understand why his mother wants him to visit his grandfather.

• He doesn't know what to do or talk about with his grandfather.

The narrator describes Abuelo as "his body is shrinking like a crumpled-up brown paper sack with some bones in it". This an example of what literary element?

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• hyperbole

Despite Abuelo's physical condition, what surprises Arturo the most?

• Arturo is surprised by Abuelo's writing.

• Arturo is surprised by how sharp Abuelo's mind is.

• Arturo is surprised that Abuelo needs a wheelchair.

• Arturo is surprised that Abuelo is so weak and fragile.

What was Abuelo's dream?

• Abuelo always dreamed of working for the army.

• Abuelo wanted to grow old with his wife.

• Abuelo dreamed of becoming a farmer like his father.

• Abuelo always wanted to become a writer and teacher.

Abuelo informs Arturo to "look at your watch now; I believe your time is over" to illustrate that -

• Abuelo knew Arturo didn't want to be there to begin with.

• Abuelo is kind enough to remind Arturo that it's time for him to leave.

• Abuelo is disappointed that Arturo want to say and chat.

• Abuelo must go see his doctor.

Exposition

Who is the protagonist in "An Hour with Abuelo"?

• Arturo

• Abuelo

• an unnamed narrator

• Judith Ortiz Cofer

Exposition

What is the main setting for "An Hour with Abuelo"?

• a school house in Puerto Rico

• an apartment in New York

• a nursing home in Brooklyn

• an AP English class at Arturo's school

Why is Arturo reluctant to visit his grandfather?

• He has little time and needs t ouse it to do the reading for a special class he hopes to take.

• He hates the nursing home where his grandfather is living.

• He feels that he really does not know his grandfather well.

• all of the above