Abuelo

Where in the plot does the sequence of events flash back to an earlier time?

• when Arturo’s mother drops him off at the nursing home

• when Arturo reaches Puerto Rico

• when Abuelo reads Arturo part of his autobiography

• when the woman in pink running shoes arrives

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Which of these is an external conflict in “An Hour With Abuelo”?

• Arturo’s grandfather struggles to keep teaching and not go to war.

• Arturo’s grandfather struggles to remember his past.

• Arturo struggles to make time for his grandfather.

• Arturo struggles to decide whether or not he will visit his grandfather.

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Which of these is a main theme of “An Hour With Abuelo”?

• Schoolwork is more important than family.

• If you work hard and “play by the rules,” you can control what happens in your life.

• People can lead happy, fulfilling lives even if everything does not turn out as planned.

• If you do not exercise, you will regret it in old age.

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What is the primary setting of the story 'An Hour With Abuelo'?

• A) A nursing home

• B) A school

• C) A hospital

• D) A park

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Which character in 'An Hour With Abuelo' is known for writing an autobiography?

• A) Arturo

• B) Arturo's mother

• C) Abuelo

• D) The woman in pink running shoes

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What is a significant internal conflict faced by Arturo in 'An Hour With Abuelo'?

• A) Deciding whether to visit his grandfather

• B) Choosing a career path

• C) Balancing schoolwork and sports

• D) Understanding his grandfather's past

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In 'An Hour With Abuelo', what does Abuelo's autobiography symbolize?

• A) His love for his family

• B) His unfulfilled dreams

• C) His educational achievements

• D) His journey through life

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What literary device is used when the story flashes back to Abuelo's past?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Flashback

• C) Irony

• D) Metaphor

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Which of the following best describes Arturo's initial attitude towards visiting his grandfather in 'An Hour With Abuelo'?

• A) Enthusiastic

• B) Indifferent

• C) Reluctant

• D) Excited

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What lesson does Arturo learn by the end of 'An Hour With Abuelo'?

• A) The importance of family history

• B) The value of hard work

• C) The significance of education

• D) The joy of storytelling

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