Comprehension Quiz: Antojos

In “Antojos,” why does Yolanda allow the men to believe that she is American and cannot speak Spanish?

• She feels that she is safer being thought of as an outsider because of the fighting within the country.

• She is ashamed of her heritage and plans to return to America anyway.

• She enjoys being imaginative about her identity.

• She believes that the men are American.

How is Yolanda’s behavior in “Antojos” different from the behavior of the men who change her tire?

• Yolanda is more friendly than they are.

• Yolanda is rude to the men when they try to help her.

• The men treat Yolanda with caution, but she tries to make conversation.

• Although Yolanda is suspicious of the men, they are not suspicious of her.

In “Antojos,” what happens when José tries to get help?

• Many people respond sympathetically and try to follow him back to the broken-down car.

• Because of the troubles in the country, people are suspicious and unwilling to help him.

• People refuse to help him because they do not like Yolanda.

• He gets lost, gives up on his task, and decides to go home.

What is the main reason that José is upset when he returns from the Mirandas’ near the end of “Antojos”?

• He hurt his foot walking.

• He does not want to go home.

• The guard thought that he was lying.

• He wanted to see the men with the machetes.

Which word best describes the way José and Yolanda feel at the end of “Antojos,” after their experiences?

• tired

• excited

• annoyed

• discouraged

What is the most likely meaning of cantina in the following sentence? Use context clues to help you. Although the menu was limited, the cantina in the small town was a popular place to sit for a few hours after work and enjoy a drink and a snack.

• restaurant

• shop

• school

• supermarket

If a woman lives in a cabana, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of cabana.

• She lives in a house she built herself.

• She lives in a cave close to the ocean.

• She lives in a simple cabin or cottage.

• She lives with several family members.

How would machetes most likely be used?

• to change tires on cars that cannot be lifted on jacks

• to cut fruits and vegetables and to clear underbrush

• to prepare foods in the kitchens of small restaurants

• to make minor plumbing, electrical, or other home repairs

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A As explained in “Antojos,” why does Yolanda want the guavas so much?

• She likes guavas very much but has not eaten any for a long time.

• She has never tried the fruit before but has heard that it is very delicious.

• She thinks that eating the fruit will help her connect with her distant relatives.

• She cannot afford to buy guavas in the place where she has lived for many years.

Part B Which sentence from “Antojos” best supports the answer to Part A?

• She would have to wait until she got to the coast to hear news of the hunger march in the capital.

• Yolanda slowed down and kept an eye out for guavas, supposedly in season this far north.

• There seemed to be plenty to eat here—except for guavas.

• She hadn’t had her favorite antojo, guavas, since her last trip seven years ago.