Abuela Invents the Zero

What theme(s) can be found in the text?

Which sentence from the short story most strongly supports the answer to the previous question?

• “I try to walk far behind them in public so that no one will think we’re together.”

• “There is a Harley-Davidson fashion show at Brookline Square that we cannot miss.”

• “I warm it up for Abuela as instructed by my parents, and drive it to the front of our building.”

• “She doesn’t speak to me on the way home, and she doesn’t let me help her walk, even though she almost falls a couple time.”

Which of the following best describes how the narrator’s mother feels at the conclusion of the story?

• The mother is upset by the way her daughter has treated Abuela.

• The mother is hopeful that her daughter will get to know Abuela better.

• The mother is confused by the story her daughter tells her about Abuela.

• The mother is grateful to show her daughter photographs of Abuela as a child.

What is the main theme of 'Abuela Invents the Zero'?

• Family relationships

• Adventure and exploration

• Science fiction

• Historical events

Which character in 'Abuela Invents the Zero' is most concerned with appearances?

• Abuela

• The narrator

• The narrator's mother

• The narrator's father

What literary device is used when the narrator describes feeling embarrassed by Abuela's actions?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Hyperbole

In 'Abuela Invents the Zero', what does the zero symbolize?

• Nothingness

• A new beginning

• A mistake

• An invention

Which sentence from 'Abuela Invents the Zero' best illustrates the theme of cultural differences?

• 'I try to walk far behind them in public so that no one will think we’re together.'

• 'There is a Harley-Davidson fashion show at Brookline Square that we cannot miss.'

• 'I warm it up for Abuela as instructed by my parents, and drive it to the front of our building.'

• 'She doesn’t speak to me on the way home, and she doesn’t let me help her walk, even though she almost falls a couple times.'

How does the narrator's perspective on Abuela change by the end of the story?

• The narrator becomes more understanding and empathetic.

• The narrator remains embarrassed and distant.

• The narrator becomes angry and resentful.

• The narrator feels indifferent.

What is the significance of the church setting in 'Abuela Invents the Zero'?

• It highlights the cultural and generational gap.

• It serves as a place of conflict resolution.

• It is where the main character finds peace.

• It is a symbol of wealth and status.