WorksheetsWonders Reading Comprehension: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where did Martina live?
In a cozy street lamp in old Havana
In a castle in El Morro
In a busy sidewalk in El Paro
In a garden with a tiny brown mouse
What did Abuela give Martina as advice?
To spill coffee on a suitor's shoes
To wear a lace shawl
To comb her hair with a seashell comb
To scurry down to the garden
What was Don Guyo's reaction when Martina spilled coffee on his shoes?
He was furious and called her clumsy
He laughed and said it was a good trick
He didn't notice the coffee on his shoes
He was impressed by Martina's beauty
What did Don Cerdo offer Martina?
To clean his shoes
To cook him a meal
To marry her
To give her a pig cologne
Why did Martina refuse Don Cerdo's offer?
Because he was too cocky
Because he smelled bad
Because he was too borish
Because he was cold-blooded
What did Don Legarto do to impress Martina?
He sang her a song
He gave her a mantilla
He changed colors three times
He brought her coffee
Why did Martina refuse Don Legarto's offer?
Because he was too cocky
Because he smelled bad
Because he was too borish
Because he was cold-blooded
Who did Abuela point out to Martina in the garden?
Don Guyo
Don Cerdo
Don Legarto
Perez, the tiny brown mouse
What did Perez do to Martina?
He spilled coffee on her shoes
He gave her a lace shawl
He sang her a song
He called her beautiful
Why did Martina refuse Perez's offer?
Because he was too cocky
Because he smelled bad
Because he was too borish
Because he was cold-blooded
What did Perez say about Martina's beauty?
He said she was beautiful
He said her eyes were weak
He said her ears were excellent
He said beauty doesn't matter
What did Martina's grandmother ask her to do before talking to Perez?
To spill coffee on his shoes
To give him a lace shawl
To comb her hair with a seashell comb
To bring coffee for both of them
What did Martina do when Abuela reminded her to bring coffee?
She refused to bring coffee
She brought two cups of coffee
She spilled coffee on Perez's shoes
She spilled coffee on her own shoes
What did Perez do when Martina reached for the cup of coffee?
He spilled coffee on her shoes
He spilled coffee on his own shoes
He drank both cups of coffee
He refused to drink the coffee
Why did Martina finally accept Perez's offer?
Because he was too cocky
Because he smelled bad
Because he was too borish
Because he was kind and good
