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WorksheetsAt the Beach : Abuelito's Story
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 14mins
In what way could the author's description of tortilla espanola in paragraph one of the story be foreshadowing?
It indicates that the author knows how tortilla Espanola tastes and smells.
It suggests that tortilla Espanola will be important to the plot (the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence) of the story.
It explains why family traditions are important to the action in the story.
It shows that the author is interested in foods made by different cultures.
How can the reader tell that Fernando has been to the beach many times?
He knows the way along the reef.
He enjoys eating Mami's tortilla Espanola.
He thinks the adults' camp looks nice.
He swims farther and faster than his cousins.
How does the author best reveal Luisa's Character?
By emphasizing her desire to tell the truth.
By providing a list of supplies she brings to the beach.
By explaining how she helps the adults set up camp.
By mentioning the type of barrettes she wears in her hair.
How does the author show that Luisa and Mari's opinion of Fernando changes when he tells his version of what happened to Javi?
Luisa and Mari add details to the story.
Luisa and Mari stare at Fernando in shock.
Luisa and Mari tell the truth about what happened.
Luisa and Mari tell Fernando how they feel about the story.
Which of these best describes Fernando's conflict in the story?
A conflict between past and present
A conflict between right and wrong
A conflict between self and community
What is the main purpose of this story?
To inform the reader about dangers at the beach
To make the reader feel sad about a young boy's action
To entertain the reader by describing a day at the beach
To teach the reader new games to play with friends and family
Which of these events from the story best shows that Mami is an understanding person?
She makes delicious tortilla espanola
She finds a shady spot on the beach that will make a nice camp.
She lets Fernando have tortilla Espanola for lunch
She watches Aunt Olga examine Javi's injured foot.
