Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Comprehension

What is the MAIN problem in the story?

• Martina gets bad advice from Abuela.

• Martina needs to choose a husband.

• Martina's relatives bring too many gifts.

• Martina's father does not want her to marry.

Why does Abuela ask Martina to use The Coffee Test?

• to teach Martina to be a good wife

  
  

• to help Martina pick a rich husband

  
  

• to help Martina pick a kind husband

• to teach Martina a secret family recipe

Why does the author repeat the words “Ti-ki-tin, ti-ki-tan” at the end of the story?

• to show that Martina will never find a husband

• to show that Abuela’s advice did not work

• to show the anger of the characters

• to show that Martina is happy

What did Abuela give Martina as advice?

• To spill coffee on a suitor's shoes

• To wear a lace shawl

• To comb her hair with a seashell comb

• To scurry down to the garden

Why did Martina refuse Don Cerdo's offer?

• Because he was too cocky

• Because he smelled bad

• Because he was too borish

• Because he was cold-blooded

What did Don Legarto do to impress Martina?

• He sang her a song

• He gave her a mantilla

• He changed colors three times

• He brought her coffee

Who did Abuela point out to Martina in the garden?

• Don Guyo

• Don Cerdo

• Don Legarto

• Perez, the tiny brown mouse

What did Martina's grandmother ask her to do before talking to Perez?

• To spill coffee on his shoes

• To give him a lace shawl

• To comb her hair with a seashell comb

• To bring coffee for both of them

What is the main theme of 'Martina the Beautiful Cockroach'?

• Love and marriage

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and loyalty

• Courage and bravery

Which character gives Martina advice on choosing a husband?

• Her mother

• Her sister

• Her grandmother

• Her friend