Volar Judith Ortiz Cofer

What is the meaning of the phrase “Ay, si yo pudiera volar?”

• An event caused the characters to need to buy airline tickets.

• 1. An event caused the characters to recognize their fears of air travel.

• A repeated discussion caused the characters to reminisce of a life before poverty.

• A repeated discussion caused the characters to dream of possibility beyond poverty.

What does the narrator's dream to fly represent?

• her desire to show how powerful she is

• her desire to seek a better life

• her desire to become an actress and play a superhero in a movie

• her desire to go home to Puerto Rico

What is the main theme of Judith Ortiz Cofer's 'Volar'?

• A) The struggle for independence

• B) The power of dreams and aspirations

• C) The importance of family traditions

• D) The challenges of immigration

In 'Volar', what does the narrator's ability to fly symbolize?

• A) Her wish to escape reality

• B) Her fear of heights

• C) Her love for adventure

• D) Her connection to her cultural roots

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Volar' by Judith Ortiz Cofer?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

What role does the mother play in the story 'Volar'?

• A) She is a symbol of cultural heritage

• B) She is an antagonist

• C) She is a source of inspiration

• D) She is a passive character

How does the setting influence the narrator's feelings in 'Volar'?

• A) It makes her feel trapped

• B) It inspires her creativity

• C) It comforts her

• D) It confuses her

What is the significance of the title 'Volar'?

• A) It refers to a character's name

• B) It symbolizes freedom and escape

• C) It is a metaphor for cultural identity

• D) It represents a family tradition

Which point of view is 'Volar' written in?

• A) First person

• B) Second person

• C) Third person limited

• D) Third person omniscient

What does the narrator in 'Volar' wish for in her dreams?

• A) To become a superhero

• B) To visit her homeland

• C) To have a better life

• D) To be famous