WorksheetsAbuela Invents the Zero
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main reason Abuela visits the United States?
To escape the heat of the Island
To attend a family wedding
To experience snow before she dies
To see her grandchildren
Why does Connie's mother ask her to be nice to Abuela?
Because Abuela is wealthy
Because Abuela is visiting for the first time
Because Abuela doesn't have many years left
Because Abuela is very strict
What does Abuela refuse to buy during her visit?
A new dress
A winter coat
A pair of boots
A hat
Why does Connie end up taking Abuela to church?
Abuela insists on going with Connie
Her mother is sick with the flu
Her father is busy with work
Connie wants to show Abuela around
What is Connie's initial reaction to taking Abuela to church?
She is excited
She is indifferent
She is eager
She is reluctant
How does Connie feel when she sees Abuela lost in the church?
Indifferent
Amused
Embarrassed
Proud
What does Abuela accuse Connie of making her feel like?
A stranger
A child
A burden
A zero, like a nothing
What lesson does Connie's mother try to impart to her?
The significance of education
The importance of family history
The value of money
The worth of every individual
What does Connie's mother remind her about Abuela's role in their lives?
Abuela is the reason they are wealthy
Abuela is the reason they are educated
Abuela is the reason they are alive
Abuela is the reason they have a home
What does Connie have to reflect on after the incident with Abuela?
Her understanding of family values
Her academic performance
Her relationship with her friends
Her future career
