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WorksheetsStella Diaz
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
In chapter 1 Stella and her brother Nick come home ready for their "weekly appointment." What is their weekly appointment?
Having family therapy.
Eating & playing games with Mom.
Going to work with Mom
Attending church.
Mom is making albòndigas for dinner. What are albòndigas?
meatballs
sausages
chicken nuggets
hamburgers
In chapter 2 what activity does Stella enjoy with her mom?
reading books
playing Xbox
making jewelry
salsa dancing
Stella's best friend Jenny was born in Chicago, but where is Jenny's family from?
Germany
Vietnam
Mexico
Spain
In chapter 3 what is Stella's goal at school that day?
to get an A on her math test
to be chosen as Ms. Bell's helper
to make a new friend
to decorate her backpack with sparkles
Chapter 3 ends, "“The classroom is full except for the one empty seat where the new kid (aka my new friend) will sit. I bet she will have the best taste. Even better than Anna’s.”
Which word best describes Stella's feelings about Anna?
nervous
jealous
angry
confused
Why does Stella like Mrs. Morales the school librarian?
wears polka dots and polka dots make her happy
speaks Spanish, loves sharing books, and has spunk
uses great voices for the characters when she reads aloud
has a pet goose and lets the children use loud voices in the library
Chapter 4 ends, "Today, I really wish I were an octopus.”
Why does Stella wish to be an octopus?
ab
cd
needs eight arms to carry all of her supplies
wants to disappear because she's embarrassed
Why is the school celebrating Don the custodian?
He just became a U.S. citizen.
Don sings Beach Boys songs.
He did a terrific job playing Santa Claus.
Don cleans the school.
Stella is an "alien." What is an alien?
a person not in the country legally
a legal resident who has a green card
a creature from outer space
a citizen of the United States
What reason does Stella give for NOT missing her dad?
He forgot her birthday.
He has a mean girlfriend.
He doesn't have a job.
He doesn't keep his promises.
What happened to change Stella's confidence about Math?
She froze up and lost the math fact game.
She answered the last question wrong.
The kids laughed at the way she said her numbers.
Jessica Anderson beat her at the math game.
Why does Stella's mom start driving her to school?
Nick Has practice
Stella has practice
Mom started work later
It was too cold to walk
Jenny tells Stella she should do what to help her talk to other people?
Give them her phone number
Make a sign
Ask them questions
Tell them her name
What holiday were Stella's relatives coming in from Mexico for?
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Easter
4th of July
Who did not come to visit this time?
Abuela (grandma)
Tio (uncle)
Tia (aunt)
Abuelo (grandpa)
What was Nick's job while mom went to pick up the relatives at the airport?
Answer the phone
set the table
clean the house
Watch the turkey
What was Stella suppose to do while mom was picking up the relatives?
Set the table
Watch the turkey
Clean the house
Cook the potatoes
What instrument does grandpa play?
The Drums
The Piano
The Guitar
The flute
Stella does not like to speak Spanish around her relatives because why?
Her aunt always corrects her
She doesn't like them
She is sick
She is tired
Stella says she sometimes thinks living in Mexico would be easier because of later bed times, seeing her family more, and why else?
So she could eat more Mexican food
So she would have more friends
So her mom would not have to do everything alone
So she could have more fun
Who is mean to Stella?
Jessica
Nick
Jenny
Abuelo
Where does Stella's mom take her, Nick, and their friends?
McDonalds
Time Machine
Hollywood Park
Sky High
What does Jenny's mom make for Stella?
Egg Rolls
Rice
Chicken
Cookies
What do Jenny and Stella have in common?
They both have fish
They both have brothers
They do not live with their dads
They both speak Spanish
Where do Jenny and Stella sleep for their sleepover?
In bunk beds
outside in a tent
on the floor
In Nick's room
After they finish eating, Stella and her family do what?
Play a game
Go outside
Watch a movie
Look at family pictures
Where is Stella excited to go with her mom over Thanksgiving break?
To work
To the park
Swimming
Shopping
While Stella was at work with her mom, she made a book about who?
Her grandma and grandpa
Captin Rob and Pancho
Her and Jenny
Captin Rob and his monkey
How did Stella and her mom get to her mom's work?
An Uber
The Metra train
The bus
They drove in her mom's car
Where did Stella's mom take her and Nick for New Years?
Jamaica
Mexico
Wisconsin Dells
Chicago
What does Stella's dad send her and Nick for Christmas?
Boots
Gloves and Socks
a hat and scarf
a winter coat
What did Bridget , Jessica's friend call Stella?
ugly
dumb
mean
stupid
What does Stella do when she is called stupid?
She starts crying
She pushes Jessica
She yells "I'm not stupid"
She walks away
After school, who does Stella tell first about being called stupid?
Nick
Her mom
Jenny
Pancho
Where does Nick tell Stella they should go to get ready for her project?
The zoo
The Museum of Science and Industry
The park
The Shedd Aquarium
At the end of chapter 13, Nick says to Stella "Don't worry, we aliens got to _________________________"
Run away
Fight back
Stick together
eat together
What does the word "Clammy" mean?
"I am so nervous my hands got CLAMMY"
It's a shell
Damp and sticky to the touch
Delicious sea food
When someone is calm
What does the word "BLURT" mean in the sentence below:
'Stella BLURTED, "I am not stupid!" without even thinking about it'
Saying something suddenly
When your stomach aches and you have to burp
Shouting
What does the word "TREK" mean in the sentence below?
"We had to make it to the top of the mountain and it was such a trek"
It has to do with sharks
When you sit down and rest
A long walk
What does the word "EXOTIC" mean in the sentence below:
"This fruit is so exotic, I had never seen it before"
Sweet and delicious
From another country
Salty and gross
What does the word "GLAMOROUS" mean in the sentence below:
"Ms. D looked so glamorous in that sparkly dress"
Fancy
From another country
Awesome
What does the word "OBSESSED" mean in the sentence below:
"Lupita is obsessed with TikTok, she can't stop watching them!"
Collecting a lot of things
Thinking about it all the time
Watching TV on your phone
Select the image that best described the meaning of the word "SLOUCHING":
The word that means something "stops and starts abruptly"
Exotic
Glamourous
Jerky
"I am so grateful for my friends. They are always there when I need them"
The meaning of the word "GRATEFUL" is...
Jerky
Exotic
Thankful
"a couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden "
The meaning of the word "FLUTTER" is...
Flapping quickly and lightly
Landed on a flower
Got lost
"Ms. Taylor has great equestrian skills "
The meaning of the word "equestrian" is...
reading
teaching
horse riding
"The sequel to my favorite movie was not as good"
The meaning of the word "SEQUEL" is...
Preview of the movie
Clip of the movie
Second movie
In chapter 2 what activity does Stella enjoy with her mom?
reading books
playing Xbox
making jewelry
salsa dancing
Chapter 3 ends, "“The classroom is full except for the one empty seat where the new kid (aka my new friend) will sit. I bet she will have the best taste. Even better than Anna’s.”
Which word best describes Stella's feelings about Anna?
nervous
jealous
angry
confused
Chapter 4 ends, "Today, I really wish I were an octopus.”
Why does Stella wish to be an octopus?
Octopus are beautiful
She was reading about octopus
needs eight arms to carry all of her supplies
wants to disappear because she's embarrassed
Stella is an "alien." What is an alien?
a citizen of the United States
a legal resident who has a green card
a creature from outer space
What are character traits?
How a character is feeling in the moment.
Usual qualities of a character's personality.
A lesson the character learns in the story.
While Stella is working on her Valentines cards, what is Nick watching?
Jaws
Spongebob
Wild Krats
Whales
How does Stella feel about her mom being at school with her?
She hates it
She is embarrassed
She loves it
It makes her angry
What does Stella's teacher ask her to make a poster for?
The food drive
The spelling bee
The assembly
The student council
How does Stella and Jenny react when Jessica calls them weirdos?
They ignore her
They cry
They yell at her
They walk away
What word does Stella get wrong during the spelling bee?
happiest
disappear
knowledge
dandelion
Stella was surprised ___________did not win the spelling bee
Jessica
Jenny
Stanley
Anna
Where did Stella's mom take her and Nick to celebrate how well she did in the spelling bee?
to the library and then McDonalds
to the library and out for frozen yogurt
to the time machine restaurant
to the park
Stella looks for books on what?
beta fish
starfish
whales
dolphins
Nick gets what kind of books?
graphic novels
mystery books
science fiction books
biographies
How often do Stella and Nick see their dad?
Every weekend
Once or twice a year
Once a month
Every other weekend
What is wrong with the coat that their dad gives Nick?
It has a hole in it
The zipper is broke
it's too small
it's too big
