Estrella and the Emerald Ring

How does Estrella’s reaction to the man stealing the ring contribute to the plot?

• She gives up and finds something else to help Gardenia.

• She chases after the man, which creates the main conflict.

• She flies away, which ends the story early.

• She hides the ring so no one else can find it.

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What does the setting of Gardenia’s cottage near fields and a volcano help show?

• Gardenia’s love of animals.

• The beauty and simplicity of her life.

• That she wants to move to the city.

• Her fear of the natural world.

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What is one implied theme of Estrella and the Emerald Ring?

• Animals should not be trusted.

• Kindness and courage can lead to great rewards.

• It’s better to stay home than to go on adventures.

• Magic always causes trouble.

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How is the theme of loyalty developed in the story?

• Gardenia sings to Estrella and teaches her old songs.

• Estrella never leaves Gardenia and bravely retrieves the ring.

• The man is loyal to Gardenia and brings her the ring.

• Gardenia buys Estrella even though she is expensive.

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Which sentence best describes how Estrella’s character affects the plot?

• She wants to find treasure for herself.

• She wants to be the smartest animal.

• She is determined and does not give up.

• She is scared and hides from conflict.

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How does Estrella’s character affects the plot? Which detail from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

• “Estrella swallowed each and every one of the bees…”

• “Estrella looked for a patch of dry earth…”

• “She flew to the top of the volcano and waited.”

• “She quietly stayed with Gardenia in the field.”

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What is the effect of the figurative phrase "lost in her dreams" in paragraph 9?

• It shows Estrella was very tired.

• It means Estrella fell asleep on the road.

• It shows she was distracted and thinking happy thoughts.

• It means she was daydreaming about flying.

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Which figurative phrase is used to show Estrella’s excitement and determination?

• “Hung her head on her chest”

• “Scraping the dirt with enthusiasm”

• “Thrown into a campfire”

• “Made into chicken pepián”

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Which two sentences best summarize the story Estrella and the Emerald Ring?

• Gardenia finds a magical plant that helps her grow vegetables.

• Estrella finds a special ring and bravely retrieves it from a selfish man.

• The selfish man throws Estrella into a tree, and she decides to live there.

• Estrella never gives up and brings joy and stories to Gardenia.

• Gardenia moves to the city to sell her scarves.

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Which two details best support the summary of the story?

• Estrella eats the bees to help defeat the man.

• The ring glows with magical power.

• Estrella spits out bees to distract the man and take back the ring.

• Estrella lays eggs in the garden.

• Gardenia listens to Estrella tell stories at the end.

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