WorksheetsAbuela Invents the Zero Plot and Vocabulary
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
In Spanish, the word "abuela" means
grandmother
aunt
sister
cousin
A periscope is
a device used to detect disease in the gastrointestinal tract
something you use to magnify things
a device used to see around an obstruction, like on a submarine
a tool used in building ships
In a court of law, a sentence is
when the bailiff comes in and tells everyone to stand up
a complete thought that starts with a capital letter and ends with a period
the time when the jury considers its verdict
prison time served after a trial
What is an obligation?
something to think about
moral or legal duty; something you have to do
money you owe the government
none of the above
Oblige is the verb form of obligation. To be obliged to do something is most likely
to be morally or legally bound to do something
to be forced to do something against your will
to try to cater to someone's tastes
all of the above
In the story, Connie and her dad reach a compromise. A compromise is when
both sides give a little bit in order to come to an agreement
someone breaks a promise
you make a promise that you plan to break later in order to get your way
none of the above
What does senile mean? Choose the best definition.
needing help to cross the street
becoming old
showing the weakness of old age, especially in terms of brain function
Which word fits in both blanks in the following sentence? In the story, Abuela is ___________ to go to church and Connie is __________ to take her.
sentenced
obliged
forced
compromised
A conflict in a work of literature is
the first event in which the conflict becomes apparent
the main problem or struggle in a work of literature
The inciting incident in a work of literature is
the first event in which the conflict becomes apparent
a story, real or imagined, consisting of connected events
narrative
a story, real or imagined, consisting of connected events
the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature
plot
the final outcome of the story’s conflict
the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature
resolution
the final outcome of the story’s conflict
a moment when the series of events in a plot suddenly changes
turning point in a plot is...
a key event or decision leads to a resolution
the main problem or struggle in a work of literature
Where does Abuela live?
Cancun
Puerto Rico
New Jersey
North Pole
Where does Connie live?
Cancun
Puerto Rico
New Jersey
North Pole
How many kids does Abuela have?
5
8
2
10
Based on the weather, what season do you think it is?
winter
spring
summer
fall
How did Abuela's husband die?
heart attack
car accident
cancer
poison
Why doesn't Abuela want to buy a coat?
She can't afford to buy one
She can't find any that fit her
She'll only be there a few weeks and it's a waste of money
Connie won't drive her to the mall because she's too embarrassed.
Why can't Connie's mom take her to church?
she can't drive
she has the flu
she's working
her car won't start
What kind of show does Connie want to go to with her friends?
Harley Davidson fashion show
a scary movie
a magician show
a concert
What kind of church service are they going to?
Baptist
Catholic
Protestant
Orthodoxy
What happens to Abuela at church?
she trips and falls
she gets lost
she falls asleep
she gets sick
What is Connie's punishment?
she can't drive the car anymore
she has to apologize
she is sent to her room
her parents took her cell phone
Which is the compromise that Connie and her father made in the story?
Connie takes Abuela to church and her father will buy her a new car
Connie takes Abuela to church and her father will take her to the mall to meet her friends
Connie takes Abuela to church and her father will give her money
Connie takes Abuela to church and her father will let her use the car to go meet her friends
According to Abuela, what is the worst thing you can do to a person?
tell a lie
laugh and make jokes about someone
forgetting her birthday
making someone feel worthless
Why is Connie embarrassed to be seen with la abuela?
Because she doesn't speak English
Because she's too religious
Because she is really loud and rude
Because she thinks she looks ridiculous
At church, Connie is most WORRIED about .....
Abuela falling
getting into a car accident on the way to church
going to a party with her friends
people laughing at Abuela
"She doesn’t speak to me on the way home, and she doesn’t let me help her walk, even though she almost falls a couple of times." Based on this line from the story, which character trait would best describe Abuela?
kind
hurt
loud
forgiving
What is the definition of "narrator"?
A person telling a story.
Where and when a story takes place.
A person writing a story.
A person making a movie about a story.
What is the name of the story narrator?
Angie
Bonnie
Connie
Rosanny
What could be an example of a theme?
Friendship
Being prepared often leads to success.
How to bake chocolate chip cookies
Helping others
Unconditional love overcomes any obstacles
A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:
Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out
It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements
Only complicated, adult stories have themes
It is rarely stated explicitly
