Bravo Tavo Comprehension

Which sentence from the story describes the setting?

• He was excited, for he had the whole summer to practice before the regular basketball season started.

• Tavo had seen the NBA games on the new satellite TV at the village store.

• He imagined that one day he, too, would have a great basketball game.

• Tavo looked down at his frayed sneakers and kicked at the parched earth.

Which sentences from the text show that the villagers do not support Gustavo's plan? Choose the two best answers.

• "Go talk to your scarecrows!"

• To Tavo's surprise, his father marched right up to the front and faced the crowd.

• "The solution is in the zanjas!"

• "We must move forward, not backward."

What does the sentence show readers about Tavo?

• Tavo is happy that his father's field is finally growing.

• Tavo is confident that he can support his father and help the village.

• Tavo is afraid of Senora Rosa.

• Tavo is excited about playing basketball again.

What point is the author trying to make with these sentences from the text?

• Gustavo wished that his son would help in the fields, instead of worrying so much about basketball.

• Gustavo is determined to grow the seeds he planted, while Tavo is determined to grow his skills in basketball.

• Tavo believes that one day he will play in the NBA.

• Tavo believes that his magic sneakers are heling him to win the game.

Which sentence best describes the conflict in this story?

• "We can't afford new sneakers right now. Not until the rain comes."

• He imagined that one day he, too, would have a great basketball name.

• The ball bounced off the hoop. Tavo had missed again.

• "Papa... look. Look at my sneakers. They are turning to sandals!"

What happened when they found the spring at the top of the mountain? Choose THREE answers.

• Tavo lost his shoes in the muddy waters.

• All the villagers rejoiced.

• Tavo fainted from exhaustion.

• Tavo and Gustavo danced.

• Water came from the spring to their field.

What does Tavo want more than anything?

• to help his father

• a new house

• new shoes

• rain

Why are the villagers called to the emergency meeting?

• The villagers need to seek shelter from the storm.

• The villagers watch a basketball game.

• The villagers discuss the drought.

• The villagers want to see Tavo’s shoes.

What does Gustavo do when they pass Señora Rosa's house?

• He tells Tavo to be careful of her.

• He asks her to fix Tavo's shoes.

• He connects Senora Rosa's garden to the zanja.

• He takes the patchwork quilt in the yard.

What do you learn about Tavo’s father when he connects Señora Rosa’s garden to the zanja? Pick TWO choices.

• He is afraid of the witch.

• He is tired of working.

• He is very kind.

• He is funny.