Miscellaneous
Which event happens first?
A. Abuela wears a long black dress and a black shawl.
B. Abuela gets lost at church.
C. The narrator is bribed into taking Abuela to church.
D. The narrator is sent to her room.
A. Abuela wears a long black dress and a black shawl.
What is the main source of conflict in the story?
Constancia is embarrassed by Abuela and ends up making Abuela feeling like a zero.
What is the narrator's name? Spell it.
Constancia
Which is the definition of periscope?
A. A vehicle that moves underwater
B. A specialized telescope
C. A viewing tool
C. A viewing tool
In what paragraph does Abuela cover her face?
In paragraph 15
Which event happens third?
A. Abuela wears a long black dress and a black shawl.
B. Abuela gets lost at church.
C. The narrator is bribed into taking Abuela to church.
D. Abuela wears a black coat.
C. The narrator is bribed into taking Abuela to church.
What are two themes that are developed in Abuela Invents the Zero?
A. Be kind to others, even when facing embarrassment; learn to value family
B. It’s important to protect elders; family relationships are more valuable than friendships
C. Teenagers can learn from their grandparents; religion helps people realize their mistakes
A. Be kind to others, even when facing embarrassment; learn to value family
Why doesn't Abuela let Constancia's mother buy her a new coat?
She thinks it's a waste of money.
Which is the definition of compromise?
A. A dispute
B. An agreement
C. A sacrifice
B. An agreement
In what paragraph is the narrator sent to her room?
In paragraph 21.
Which event happens second?
A. Abuela wears a long black dress and a black shawl.
B. Abuela gets lost at church.
C. The narrator is bribed into taking Abuela to church.
D. The narrator is sent to her room.
C. The narrator is bribed into taking Abuela to church.
Who all sees Abuela get lost in the church? List at least 3 people.
Constancia, the priest, the woman next to Constancia, and other churchgoers.
Which is most strongly a similarity between the narrator and Abuela?
A. Both the narrator and Abuela walk with small steps to get to the church on Sunday.
B. Both the narrator and Abuela enjoy being in New York.
C. Both the narrator and Abuela cover their faces with their hands when embarrassed.
C. Both the narrator and Abuela cover their faces with their hands when embarrassed.
What is the definition of obligation?
duty or requirement
In what paragraph does the text say that Abuela is "more Catholic than the pope?"
Paragraph 4
Which event happens fourth?
A. Abuela wears a long black dress and a black shawl.
B. Abuela gets lost at church.
C. The narrator is bribed into taking Abuela to church.
D. Abuela wears a black coat.
B. Abuela gets lost at church.
How does the church act as a turning point for Constancia and Abuela?
A. The church acts as a turning point in the story for the narrator to realize her grandmother is much older than she originally thought.
B. The church is where the narrator and the grandmother begin to become frustrated with one another.
C. The church acts as a turning point in the story for the narrator to reflect on how she treats her grandmother.
C. The church acts as a turning point in the story for the narrator to reflect on how she treats her grandmother.
Which of the following passages most strongly shows Abuela’s lack of familiarity with New Jersey?
A. “Right up to the time when we’re supposed to pick up the old lady at the airport, my mother is telling me stories about how hard times were for la familia on la isla”
B. “It is January, two feet of snow on the ground, and she’s wearing a shawl over a thick black dress.”
C. “It’s like she had a spot picked out for some unknown reason, and although it’s the most inconvenient seat in the house, that’s where she has to sit.”
B. “It is January, two feet of snow on the ground, and she’s wearing a shawl over a thick black dress.”
What is the definition of senile?
suffering from a loss of mental function
In what paragraph does it say that Abuela had 10 kids?
Paragraph 2
The story is told in the ______ tense, from a(n) ____________ point of view.
Present tense, first person POV
Does Constancia apologize?
Why or why not?
She does not apologize because it's difficult to admit you were a jerk-- especially when everyone is looking at you.
What was the main cause of Constancia's embarrassment by the end of the story?
That she embarrassed Abuela and made her feel like a zero.
What is the definition of sentence (verb)?
punishment for a particular offense