Love Amalia

Why is Amalia so angry with her relatives?

• Amalia is angry because all they want to do is explore the city.

• Amalia is angry because they are changing Abuelita's house.

• Amalia is angry because they are all back home now.

• Amalia is angry because the family doesn't seem sad about Abuelita and don't talk about her.

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Why does Amalia's mom give her the box that belonged to Abuelita?

• Mom knows how much Abuelita meant to Amalia and wanted to have something of her's to remember her by.

• Mom knows how much Amalia like that box.

• Mom wanted to get rid of something that belonged to Abuelita.

• Mom wanted Amalia to have all the letters from Tia Amalia.

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What does the gift of recipes tell us about Abuelita?

• Abuelita loved to cook.

• Abuelita was a good baker.

• Abuelita wanted Amalia to bake her these deserts.

• Abuelita wanted Amalia to carry on the traditions of baking with family.

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Why does Amalia decide to read old cards before writing new ones?

• She wanted to learn more about her family.

• This was something that Abuelita would do before writing her letters.

• Amalia wanted to know how to spell everyone's name.

• Amalia needed to know the addresses.

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Why did Amalia think her grandmother was smiling down on her?

• Because Amalia was finally changing.

• Because Amalia was the apple of Abuelita's Eye.

• Because Amalia learned another lesson about what is truly important in life.

• Because Amalia was writing letters to her family.

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What does it mean that Amalia had been able to give something back to Abuelita?

• It means that Amalia brought happiness and purpose to Abuelita's life.

• It means that Amalia was able to carry on her grandma's traditions.

• It means that Amalia was able to love Abuelita back.

• It means that Amalia was able to bring the DVDs back to her.

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Why does Amalia decide to write to Martha before opening her envelope?

• Amalia decides to write her letter first because she wanted to apologize, and tell her about Abuelita before they talked.

• Amalia decides to write her letter first because that is what Abuelita always does.

• Amalia decides to write her letter first because she is not ready to read Martha's letter.

• Amalia decides to write her letter first because she wanted to tell Martha how angry she was.

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What is the main theme of the story 'Love Amalia'?

• Friendship and loss

• Adventure and discovery

• Mystery and suspense

• Science and technology

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Which of the following best describes Amalia's character in 'Love Amalia'?

• Shy and introverted

• Brave and adventurous

• Caring and empathetic

• Rebellious and defiant

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In 'Love Amalia', what is the significance of the letters Amalia writes?

• They reveal her secret identity

• They help her communicate with her grandmother

• They are part of a school project

• They express her feelings and thoughts

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