What is the main challenge that Coralí faces in the story?

• Learning to ride a horse

• Balancing her cultural identity and her dream

• Fixing the truck

• Winning a public speaking contest

Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage?

• Hard work and courage help overcome challenges.

• It is easy to fit in when you are different.

• Winning is the most important part of any competition.

• Being perfect means never making mistakes.

What details from the story support the theme you selected? Write 2-3 sentences using examples from the passage to explain your answer.

How does Coralí's family support her dream?

• They help her practice horsemanship.

• They sell Puerto Rican food to raise money for her.

• They criticize her when she struggles.

• They do not support her goal.

What does Coralí realize about her identity by the end of the story?

• She must choose between being Puerto Rican or Western.

• She can embrace both parts of her identity and still succeed.

• She prefers being a surfer more than a rodeo queen.

• She no longer wants to be the rodeo queen.

In your own words, write a theme statement for this story. What important message does the author want readers to understand?