How Tía Lola Came to Stay: Reading Comprehension
Authored by Ethan Piras
Mathematics
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of "How Tía Lola Came to Stay"?
It’s hard to live in a cold place like Vermont.
Family can help you adjust to new situations and feel proud of who you are.
Speaking English is the most important part of fitting in.
Miguel doesn’t like Tía Lola and wants her to go home.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence from the story best supports the idea that Miguel learns to appreciate Tía Lola?
"Miguel worried that his friends would think his aunt was strange."
"Tía Lola’s bright dresses made everyone stare at her in the grocery store."
"By the end of winter, Miguel was proud to introduce his aunt to everyone in town."
"Miguel wished he could move back to New York City."
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can readers infer about Tía Lola based on her actions?
She misses the Dominican Republic and doesn’t want to stay.
She is shy and quiet in new situations.
She brings warmth and creativity to those around her.
She doesn’t understand how to live in Vermont.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.5.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which detail from the story provides text evidence for the inference that Tía Lola helps others feel welcome?
She paints her house bright purple and yellow.
She teaches Miguel’s classmates Spanish phrases and songs.
She tells Miguel not to talk to strangers.
She writes long letters to her family back home
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author develop the theme of family and belonging throughout the story?
By showing how Miguel becomes embarrassed by Tía Lola’s traditions.
By describing how the family learns to ignore their cultural background.
By showing how Tía Lola’s culture brings the family and community together.
By focusing only on Miguel’s life in New York City.
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CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Miguel’s feelings about moving to Vermont change over time. What can we infer about his growth?
He never adjusts to his new home.
He learns that change can lead to positive experiences when you keep an open mind.
He becomes upset that Tía Lola changed their house.
He decides to move back to New York alone.
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CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Julia Alvarez most likely write this story?
To show that moving to a new place can be funny and confusing.
To entertain readers with a story about family, culture, and acceptance.
To teach readers Spanish vocabulary.
To describe life in the Dominican Republic.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
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