The Choice - Part 1 - Reading Check

What event forced Joaquín and Lucía to flee their village?

• A great storm destroyed their home.

• Bandits raided the village at night.

• Soldiers from the Accidental Alliance attacked.

• A drought left the village without food.

Why does Joaquín take food from Don Mateo’s farm?

• He wants to test his bravery.

• He thinks Don Mateo is an enemy.

• He and Lucía are starving.

• He is searching for his parents.

What choice does Don Mateo give Joaquín and Lucía?

• Stay and work or keep searching.

• Fight in the war or hide in the hills.

• Take food and leave or remain in the village.

• Go to the city or return to the forest.

What is Joaquín’s internal struggle when he meets the fighters?

• Fight or stay to protect Lucía.

• Ask for more food or steal again.

• Return to the village or stay hidden.

• Follow the soldiers or join another group.

What promise does Joaquín make at the end?

• To fight immediately.

• To stay and protect Lucía for now.

• To leave Paraguay and find peace.

• To find his parents no matter what.