Enter Category Name
What does Miguel discover in the attic, and how does it connect to their landlord, Colonel Charlebois?
What does Miguel find in the attic?
a) A baseball glove
b) A diary
c) Old photos and military memorabilia
d) A box of books
c) Old photos and military memorabilia
How does Miguel’s mother react to the purple porch, and what memories does it evoke for her?
b) She is shocked but remembers her homeland
Tía Lola’s traditions help Miguel appreciate his Dominican heritage.
True
False
True.
Tía Lola brings Dominican customs, stories, and food, which help Miguel reconnect with and appreciate his cultural roots.
Miguel’s perception of “home” changes by the end of the story.
True
False
True.
Miguel begins to feel at home in Vermont, as he learns to appreciate his family’s traditions and the new sense of belonging he has developed.
Why does Miguel’s mother suggest the baseball team practice in the back pasture?
a) It’s closer to home
b) It’s safer than other options
c) It’s free to use
d) It’s a place Tía Lola used to play baseball
b) It’s safer than other options
What role does Tía Lola take on with Miguel’s baseball team?
c) She provides snacks and encouragement
What does the purple color of the house represent for Tía Lola and Mami?
Colonel Charlebois immediately approves of the new house color.
True
False
False.
Colonel Charlebois initially disapproves of the purple house color, finding it out of place and too bold for the neighborhood
Tía Lola often shares stories that help Miguel and his friends feel a sense of belonging.
True
False
True.
Tía Lola’s stories and cultural background help Miguel and his friends connect and feel more like a community.
How do Miguel and his family stand out from the local people?
Look at your book
They are from New York.
The genre of How Tía Lola Came to Visit (Stay) is ________.
Realistic Fiction
Miguel initially feels at home in Vermont.
True
False
False
Miguel does not initially feel at home in Vermont. He misses New York City and struggles to adjust to his new environment.
Tía Lola uses empathy and understanding to bridge the cultural gap with Colonel Charlebois.
True
False
True.
Tía Lola shows kindness and respect toward Colonel Charlebois, which gradually helps him accept her and her family’s cultural differences.
Colonel Charlebois’s reaction at the end of the story reflects a change in his character.
True
False
True.
By the end, Colonel Charlebois becomes more open-minded and accepting of the family, showing he has grown to embrace differences.
Where is Tía Lola from?
She is from the Dominican Republic.
How does Colonel Charlebois respond to their request to use the pasture for practice?
a) He allows it immediately
b) He refuses
c) He agrees, with a condition
d) He doesn’t respond at all
b) He refuses
The baseball team struggles to accept Tía Lola as part of the team.
True
False
False.
The baseball team quickly accepts Tía Lola because she provides snacks, support, and encouragement, making her a beloved figure.
Describe Tía Lola’s personality and some of the “different” ideas she brings with her.
Look at our book
Who is Tía Lola?
Tía Lola is Miguel’s aunt who comes to visit from the Dominican Republic.
Tía Lola paints the house purple without asking anyone.
True
False
True
Tía Lola decides to paint the house purple as a joyful expression of her heritage but does so without asking permission, surprising Miguel and his family.
The community completely rejects the changes that Tía Lola brings.
True
False
False.
While some people initially resist Tía Lola’s influence, they eventually become more accepting and open to the diversity she introduces.
How do Miguel’s teammates feel about Tía Lola?
Loo at your book
They are fascinated by her stories and like how she takes care of the team.