Carmen Agra Deedy: Once upon a time, my mother ...

The speaker shares a humorous and heartfelt story about their Cuban mother, exploring themes of storytelling, family, and human connection. Through a series of comedic anecdotes, the speaker highlights the art of storytelling and its power to connect people across cultures and generations.

What is the narrator's mother's height described as?

• Three feet

• Four feet

• Five feet

• Six feet

What does the narrator's mother say about storytelling?

• It's only about entertainment

• It's about technology

• It's about designing a story and entertaining

• It's just about using a microphone

What is the narrator's father's advice about storytelling?

• Focus on entertainment

• Tell them what you believe

• Use technology

• Make them laugh

What dish does the narrator call their mother about?

• Tacos

• Ajiaco

• Empanadas

• Paella

What does the narrator's mother use to sit higher in the car?

• A booster seat

• A pillow

• Two phone books

• A cushion

What does the narrator's mother do when she gets a driver's license?

• Drives carefully

• Drives without telling her husband

• Sells the car

• Stops driving

Why does the narrator's mother want to go to the mall?

• To meet friends

• To watch a movie

• To exchange her husband's underwear

• To buy groceries

What does the narrator's mother do to secure a parking spot?

• Stands in the spot herself

• Pays for a reserved spot

• Asks someone to hold it

• Parks illegally

What does the narrator's mother say about shame?

• It's necessary

• She gave it up with pantyhose

• It's overrated

• She never had any

What is the narrator's final reflection on their mother?

• She will always be a burden

• She will be missed after she's gone

• She needs to change her ways

• She should be more careful