My English by Julia Alvarez

What language did the author's family primarily speak at home?

• Spanish

• French

• Spanglish

• English

Why did the author's parents speak English at home?

• To teach the children

• To practice for work

• Because they preferred it

• For secret conversations

How did the author initially feel about English?

• Excited

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Excluded

What was the author's first impression of American children?

• They were unfriendly

• They were friendly

• They were very similar to her

• They looked different

What does 'Spanglish' refer to?

• A language spoken in Spain

• A formal version of English

• A dialect of Spanish

• A mix of Spanish and English

How did the author's grandfather react to her speaking English?

• He was amused

• He didn't notice

• He was confused

• He was proud

What did Sister Maria Generosa encourage her students to do?

• Focus on mathematics

• Speak only in English

• Write imaginative stories

• Memorize grammar rules

How did the author finally feel about the English language?

• Rejected

• Indifferent

• At home

• Frustrated