How Tia Lola Came to Stay Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'hospitality' as used in 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay'?

• A warm and friendly reception of guests

• A medical treatment facility

• A type of dance

• A cooking technique

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay', which word best describes Tia Lola's personality?

• Aloof

• Cheerful

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following sentences from 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay' uses a simile?

• Tia Lola's smile was as bright as the sun.

• Tia Lola cooked dinner.

• The house was quiet.

• Miguel did his homework.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

What is the main theme of 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay'?

• The importance of family and cultural heritage

• The challenges of moving to a new city

• The benefits of learning a new language

• The excitement of starting a new school year

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which word from 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay' means 'to decorate or add beauty to'?

• Adorn

• Neglect

• Simplify

• Destroy

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay', what does the word 'reluctant' mean?

• Unwilling

• Eager

• Certain

• Joyful

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the wind whispered through the trees' from 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay'?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which character in 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay' is known for their kindness?

• Tia Lola

• Miguel

• Juanita

• Miguel's father

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What does the word 'nostalgia' mean as used in 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay'?

• A longing for the past

• A fear of the future

• A sense of adventure

• A feeling of confusion

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In 'How Tia Lola Came to Stay', what is the significance of Tia Lola's cooking?

• It brings the family together and connects them to their heritage.

• It causes tension in the family.

• It is a source of humor in the story.

• It is not significant to the plot.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5