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WorksheetsMy Diary From Here to There Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 20mins
When Amada and Michi walk by the tortilla shop, they notice that the cooks’ hands blur like hummingbird wings as they work the dough over the griddle. What does this tell the reader about the cooks?
The cooks were dancing.
The cooks worked quickly.
The cooks waved at the girls
The cooks were cooling off the hot food.
Why is the setting of California important to the story?
California is a short drive away from Amada’s home.
Nana and Tata live in California.
California has work for Papá.
Papá grew up in California.
What does the word farewell most likely mean as it is used in the story?
hello
goodbye
welcome
good luck
Why does Amada like to hold her special rock?
It reminds her of Mexico.
It reminds her of California
It is the same shape as Mexico
D It gives her hope for a future in California.
Read the summary of the story.
Amada’s parents tell her that they will be moving to the United States. Her five brothers are excited about moving, but Amada is worried. After Papá calms her down, the family drives to Mexicali for a big family feast. The next day, Papá looks for a job in Los Angeles, California. Amada and her family stay with different family members until Papá sends green cards for Mamá, Amada, and her brothers.
Which sentence best completes this summary?
Mamá, Amada, and her brothers return back to their home in Mexico.
Mamá, Amada, and her brothers decide to live with Nana and Tata.
Mamá, Amada, and her brothers look for a new home in El Monte.
Mamá, Amada, and her brothers take a bus to Los Angeles.
How would you describe Amada at the beginning of the story?
lonely
worried
shy
happy
Why does Amada write a letter to Michi?
Amada is bored at her aunts house.
Amada wants her friend to know what is going.
Amada wants to say hello.
Amada is worried her dad will not come back.
What helped Amada face her fears when she moved to a new country?
Her grandma.
Her books.
Her diary.
Her dad.
Something that is very surprising and wonderful
Refugees
Opportunities
Burst
Amazing
People who must leave their countries because of war or other serious problems
Amazing
Burst
Refugees
Opportunities
Great energy that you want to use up
Immigration
Refugees
Opportunities
Burst
While Amada's father goes ahead to look for work in Los Angeles, the rest of the family stays _______.
with their friends
in their house in Juarez
with their relatives in Mexicali
in a rented apartment
Amada's grandmother gives her a new journal as a parting gift so that Amada can ________.
keep her culture and language alive in her diary and her heart
finish all her homework assignments while traveling
get away from her noisy brothers
use the pages for the letters she wants to send
Who is the main character of the story?
Michi
Papá
Amanda
Pedro
Who was Amanda's best friend?
Jonathan
Michi
Robert
María
How did Amanda feel at the end of the story?
Happy
Still worried
Angry
Annoyed
