WorksheetsMartina the Beautiful Cockroach
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
What does the word dismay mean?
concerned
confident
uncertain
disconnected
Why does Martina say no to Don Gallo, the rooster?
He is not beautiful.
He doesn't have enough money.
He yells when he is angry.
Her father doesn't approve of him.
Which word means the OPPOSITE of the word unique?
unknown
common
special
tested
What does the word splendid mean?
adorable
handsome
sparkling
magnificent
What is the MAIN problem in the story?
Martina needs to choose a husband.
Martina's father does not want her to marry.
Martina gets bad advice from Abuela.
Martina's relatives bring too many gifts.
What does the word disbelief mean?
not sharing a similar view with others
not following through on an idea
not believing
not having an opinion
What does the word feature mean?
a fact about someone
a group of people with a specific task
a part or quality of something
a whole section of an area
Why does the author repeat the words "Ti-ki-tin, ti-ki-tan" at the end of the story?
to show that Martina is happy
to show that Martina will never find a husband
to show that Abuela's advice didn't work
to show the anger of the characters
Which word means "being alert or attentive"?
splendid
watchful
unique
fabulous
Why does Abuela ask Martina to use the The Coffee Test?
to teach Martina a secret family recipe
to teach Martina to be a good wife
to help Martina pick a rich husband
to help Martina pick a kind husband
Which word means almost the SAME as the word offer?
pay
bring
give
teach
Read the following dialogue from the story.
"Martina was too delighted to be angry. At last, she'd found her perfect match."
How does Martina know that Perez is the "perfect match"?
Martina had loved him for many years.
He uses the Coffee Test.
He offers her family money.
Martina's father approves of him.
What does the word fabulous mean?
wonderful
hopeful
cheerful
grateful
