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"Who Was Selena" Book Check

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Selena was born in-

a)

Mexico

b)

Texas

c)

New York

d)

Spain

2.

Who are Selena's siblings? Check all that apply.

a)

Marcella

b)

A.B.

c)

Abe

d)

Suzette

e)

Chris

3.

Selena learned Spanish when she was born.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Selena and her siblings were in a Tejano band called Selena y Los Dinos.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What word would you use to describe Abe, Selena's father?

a)

Mean

b)

Smart

c)

Aggressive

d)

Determined

6.

What effect did Selena have on the music industry after she died?

a)

Many people bought her clothes.

b)

She started the "Latin Explosion" trend in the 1990's.

c)

She showed people how to sing in English and Spanish.

d)

She sold more albums after she died.

7.

An important idea presented in this selection is that-

a)

you need to work hard to reach your goals

b)

patience is required for success

c)

receiving awards is an honor

d)

difficult things in life make us stronger

8.

Read this sentence from the story.


"Night after night, he sat with Selena and taught her Spanish words and phrases so she could sing like a pro."


What does this sentence suggest about Selena's father?

a)

He was familiar with how to speak Spanish.

b)

He was willing to teach his daughter Spanish even though he was afraid.

c)

He wanted to make sure that Selena knew every Spanish word and phrase.

d)

He was willing to do whatever it takes to help Selena be successful.

9.

Which theme is best supported by the details in the book?

a)

Finding joy in what you do can lead to success.

b)

Through hard work and sacrifice, you can achieve your dreams.

c)

In order to be a successful singer, you must sing in Spanish and English.

d)

It is important to work hard.

10.

Based on the author's descriptions of Selena's career, the reader can infer that Selena-

a)

was one of the most adored singers in the history of Latin music

b)

was not afraid to try new things

c)

did not worry about learning Spanish until she absolutely had to

d)

rarely had to make sacrifices in her life

11.

Read this sentence from the book.


"The whole family moved their recording studio, clothing workroom, and offices into the new work space. Leopard Street was now the new home of Selena's Design House, Q Studios, and Q Productions."


The description in this sentence helps the reader understand that-

a)

Selena's family owned Leopard Street

b)

Selena's family stayed together all the time

c)

Selena's family worked together to be successful

d)

Selena's family helped design her clothes

12.

The reader knows this book is a biography because it-

a)

explains why so many people enjoy Selena's music

b)

tells about the events in Selena's life that led to her success

c)

tells why Selena decided to start a fashion line

d)

explains Selena's belief that learning Spanish was important

13.

Based on the book, how does the author most likely feel about Selena?

a)

The author admires Selena for her hard work and accomplishments.

b)

The author is amazed that Selena was a successful Tejano star.

c)

The author is bothered by the fact that Selena was a crossover artist.

d)

The author wishes Selena had used her talents on something other than singing.

14.

The author describes events in sequential order mainly to-

a)

show that singing requires time and patience

b)

explain how Selena worked hard her whole life to be successful

c)

get readers interested in Selena

d)

show readers how to become a famous singer

15.

The author organizes the selection by-

a)

listing Selena's accomplishments as a singer

b)

comparing Selena's life to other famous singers

c)

explaining how Selena's father was responsible for her success

d)

describing Selena's life from childhood through her adulthood

16.

The author included the information about Chris Perez, Selena's husband, to show that-

a)

Selena didn't love her father anymore

b)

Selena was willing to make her own decisions about her life

c)

Selena didn't want a wedding

d)

Selena cared about her family