Chapter 4 – Gonzalo Quiz

Garcia’s Equation means _______ in the context of the story.

• a mathematical formula for time travel

• a metaphor for hope and perseverance

• the solution to a scientific mystery

• a code used by the main characters

How did Gonzalo become more responsible while his father became more dependent?

• By taking on more duties as his father needed more help

• By ignoring his father's needs

• By leaving home to avoid responsibility

• By becoming less involved in family matters

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Gonzalo’s father seemed helpless and confused because:

• he was lost in a new place.

• he was angry at Gonzalo.

• he was happy and excited.

• he was looking for someone.

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What did Gonzalo do when he panicked and feared the worst?

• He ran away.

• He went looking for his Tio Juan.

• He hid from his Tia Juan.

• He fainted.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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How did Gonzalo feel about helping an old man in the garden?

• He felt happy and satisfied.

• He felt annoyed and frustrated.

• He felt scared and nervous.

• He felt indifferent.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Tio Juan’s attitude while working in the garden can best be described as:

• enthusiastic and hardworking

• bored and uninterested

• angry and frustrated

• confused and lost

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did Tio Juan do to study the soil?

• He tasted the soil.

• He looked at the soil closely.

• He planted seeds in the soil.

• He measured the soil with a ruler.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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What language did Tio Juan speak, and why was it significant?

• Tio Juan spoke an Indian language, which was significant because it represented his cultural heritage.

• Tio Juan spoke English, which was significant because it helped him adapt to a new country.

• Tio Juan spoke French, which was significant because it was the language of his ancestors.

• Tio Juan spoke Italian, which was significant because it connected him to his family.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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Gonzalo realized that Tio Juan was wise and skilled when it came to gardening.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What did the garden give Tio Juan?

• The garden gave Tio Juan purpose, connection to his past, and a sense of dignity.

• The garden gave Tio Juan a new car and a house.

• The garden gave Tio Juan a job in the city.

• The garden gave Tio Juan a collection of rare coins.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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