The Stolen Party

Who is the story's antagonist?

• HERMINIA

• SENORA INES

• LUCIANA'S COUSIN

• 1. ALL OF THESE

Why doesn't Herminia want Rosaura to attend the party?

• SHE CAN'T AFFORD A GIFT

• IT'S A RICH PEOPLE'S PARTY

• SHE THINKS MONKEYS ARE DIRTY

• 1. SHE FEARS MONKEYS

According to the text, why does Rosaura worry about her mother one day not loving her?

• BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T THINK HER MOTHER COULD LOVE A RICH PERSON

• BECAUSE SHE HAS AN ANXIETY DISORDER

• BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T LOVE HERSELF

• 1. BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T THINK HER MOTHER LOVES HER NOW

Part A: Which statement identifies a theme of the text?

• Class differences are insignificant and people are usually able to look beyond them.

• Children are clueless to how cruel other people can be.

• Class differences can negatively impact the way people are treated.

• Adults are sometimes inexplicably cruel to children.

PART B: Which quote from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Monkeys at a birthday? Her mother had sneered. Get away with you, believing any nonsense you’re told!” (Paragraph 1)

• “'Get away with Heaven,’ said the mother.

• "'Listen, Rosaura,’ she said at last. ‘That one’s not your friend. You know what you are to them? The maid’s daughter, that’s what.’” (Paragraph 7)

• “The mother swung around to take a good look at her child, and pompously put her hands on her hips.” (Paragraph 11)

What does Rosaura's mom understand that Rosaura does not?

• Rosaura and Luciana cannot be friends because they belong in different economic classes/communities.

• Rosaura and Luciana cannot be friends because Rosaura's mom and Luciana's mom do not like each other.

• Rosaura and Luciana cannot be friends because Luciana does not even know that Rosaura exists.

“I don’t like you going,” she told her. “It’s a rich people’s party.”

We could describe Rosaura's mother as all of the following EXCEPT...

• trusting

• rude/blunt

• protective

• devoted to her daughter

How does Rosaura's mother feel about her attending the party?

• She is excited for her to attend.

• She does not want her to attend.

• She wants her to work the party.

• She wants to tag along.

What is the main theme of 'The Stolen Party'?

• Class differences and social inequality

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Family and tradition

Who is the protagonist of 'The Stolen Party'?

• Rosaura

• Senora Ines

• Luciana

• Herminia