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A Celebration of Grandfathers Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main topic of the book 'A Celebration of Grandfathers'?

a)

The importance of the elders in society

b)

The challenges of being a grandfather

c)

Appreciation and admiration for a new way of doing things

d)

The history of grandfathers

2.

What are some of the life lessons taught by grandfathers in the book?

a)

Grandfathers don't teach any life lessons.

b)

Importance of laziness, giving up easily, dishonesty, disrespect, and individualism.

c)

Importance of hard work, perseverance, honesty, respect, and family values.

d)

Importance of cheating, cutting corners, and taking shortcuts.

3.

What is the author's purpose in writing 'A Celebration of Grandfathers'?

a)

Describe/tell a story

b)

Persuade

c)

Explain

d)

Entertain

4.

Which of the following is NOT a lesson taught by grandfathers in the book?

a)

None of the above

b)

The value of education

c)

Importance of hard work

d)

Respect for elders

5.

What does the author emphasize about the elders (like his grandfather) and cultural traditions?

a)

They are outdated and should be modernized.

b)

They are irrelevant and should be abandoned.

c)

They are insignificant and should be forgotten.

d)

They are important and should be preserved.

6.

What is the overall tone of the book 'A Celebration of Grandfathers'?

a)

Respectful and nostalgic

b)

Critical and dismissive

c)

Sad and melancholic

d)

Humorous and lighthearted

7.

What is the author's message about grandfathers in the book?

a)

Grandfathers are unreliable and often break their promises to their grandchildren.

b)

Grandfathers are distant and uninvolved in their grandchildren's lives.

c)

Grandfathers are strict disciplinarians who do not show affection.

d)

Grandfathers and other elders are wise and loving figures who provide guidance and support to their grandchildren.

8.

Identify which word means an idea about what is right and wrong, or what is important in life.

a)

value

b)

aroma

c)

bystander

9.

Identify which word means the ability to behave in a controlled way even in a difficult situation.

a)

epidemic

b)

dignity

c)

fleeting

10.

Fact or Opinion: Bearded and walrus-mustashed, he stood five feet tall, but to me as a child he was a giant.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

11.

Fact or Opinion: My grandfather was a plain man, a farmer from the valley called Puerto de Luna on the Pecos River.

a)

Opinion

b)

Fact

12.

What is the meaning of Inanimate?

a)

Prove genuine

b)

Community

c)

Nonliving

d)

Spectator

13.

What is the meaning of the word Abuelo?

a)

Grandmother

b)

Grandfather

c)

Open Field

d)

God give you a good day, grandfather.

14.

What is the meaning of the phrase, "Buenos Dias le de Dios, Abuelo."?

a)

"Love for All, Hatred for None"

b)

"God give you a good day, grandfather."

c)

"Good Morning, grandfather."

d)

"Good Night, grandfather."

15.

Why did Rudolfo Anaya (the author) remember his grandfather as a giant?

a)

His grandfather had a booming voice, which he used often.

b)

His grandfather was wise and had great strength.

c)

His grandfather was much taller than other men.

d)

His grandfather was taller than him as a child.

16.

Which of the following were NOT a value of the ancianos.

a)

Passing on traditions with the young.

b)

Supporting the community through the good and bad.

c)

Working hard together.

d)

Gaining as much money and land as possible.

17.

What does the phrase, "Know where you stand" mean?

a)

Know where your feet are so that you do not fall off the mountain.

b)

Know your values and hold on to those positive standards.

c)

Know how to stand up straight.

d)

Know where you are standing so you do not get in the way of others.

18.

What is the main idea of the text?

a)

Respect the wise words of the elders.

b)

Everyone should become a farmer.

c)

Everyone should visit New Mexico.

d)

Living in the pueblo is the only way of life.