Test Review - El Escape Cubano

Why is Miguel happy at the beginning of the book?

• He just got home from school.

• It's the weekend and he wants to play baseball.

• He is planning to go to the park with his friends.

• He is leaving Cuba.

A Miguel le gusta jugar al beisbol y _______.

• correr

• jugar videojuegos

• bailar

• estudiar

How do you translate "el fin de semana" to English?

• with me

• the weekend

• a raft

• asks

What does "tengo miedo" mean in English?

• I'm scared

• I have to

• I'm staying

• asks

How do you translate "una balsa" to English?

• a raft

• with me

• I am happy

• I'm staying

What are Miguel's parents arguing about?

• Miguel's mom wants to work and his dad doesn't want her to.

• They are trying to decide whether to punish Miguel for his bad grades in school.

• Miguel's dad wants to quit his job but the family needs money.

• Miguel's dad wants to escape from Cuba and his mom doesn't.

What is Miguel's reaction when he hears what his parents are talking about?

• He is happy because he won't have to go to school for a while.

• He is nervous and angry and feels he should be able to make his own decision.

• He is angry with his dad for bothering his mom as they are always fighting.

• He is excited and rushes to share his ideas in the conversation.

Where does Miguel go after hearing his parents argue?

• He goes to his room.

• He goes to his girlfriend's house.

• He goes to his best friend's house.

• He goes to his grandparents' house.

¿Cuál es el plan de Miguel?

• Va a vivir (live) con Fabio y Gloria.

• Va a quedarse con su mamá.

• Va a escaparse con Fabio.

• Va a ir a Florida en una balsa.

¿Por qué Miguel no puede hablar con Fabio en el campo de béisbol?

• Fabio no puede ir al campo.

• Hay muchas personas.

• Va a llover.

• El papá de Miguel pasa por el campo.