Basic Comprehension
Where was Margie born?
a. California
b. Texas
c. Ohio
d. Arizona
b. Texas
A guard dog attacking a thief is an example of what type of conflict?
a. Man v. Self
b. Man v. Nature
c. Man v. Man
d. Man v. Society
b. Man v. Nature
What is setting?
a. Time and place
b. Time and thoughts
c. Place and location
d. Time and more time
a. time and place
"Were they going to start mocking her, squealing, "Maaargereeeta?"
What is the definition of the word mock?
a. fast, energetic
b. deep read
c. make fun of
d. rude behavior
c. make fun of
What place does Margie never want to visit?
Mexico
Who is Lupe's father?
a. Juan
b. Felipe
c. Francisco
d. Jose
a. Juan
A loner struggling to fit in in school is an example of what type of conflict?
a. Man v. Man
b. Man v. Self
c. Man v. Nature
d. Man v. Society
d. Man v. Society
Read the following excerpt:
“Lupe, I am here to ask you if you would like to come with me to California. I’m your father’s only sister, you know.”(p.14)
How does Lupe respond to this challenge?
Lupe must decide if she wants to leave Mexico and her family or move to California and be happy.
Read the following excerpt:
"Dolores could not expect him to come back for a visit, but she had not anticipated that he would stop sending them money or at least news about himself."
What is the best definition for anticipate?
a. a song that tells a story
b. thin fabric
c. expect or predict
d. charm
c. expect or predict.
What are Lupe's twin brothers' names?
Pedro and Pablo
Who does Margie sit next to in class?
a. John and Tommy
b. John and Timmy
c. John and Paulie
d. John and Peter
d. John and Peter
Poor Rapunzel has just left the tower and is feeling mighty conflicted about what she has done by defying her mother's wishes.
What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Self
Read the following excerpt:
"Make that very special dress what Dolores's way of letting Lupe know how much she loved her. Wearing it was Lupe's silent way of honoring her mother and holding her close to her heart."
How do cultural conditions impact Lupe?
It shows that Lupe will wear it on the first day of school and embraces her Mexican culture.
Read the following excerpt:
".... but now she was surprised that the taunting was still able to hurt her so deeply."
What does the word taunt mean?
a. silent
b. opposite
c. speak two languages
d. a remark made to anger or insult someone
d. a remark made to anger or insult someone
What are Margie's original thoughts about speaking Spanish?
She believes that you should speak the language of the country you are in.
Braceros were
a. seasonal workers
b. a singing band
c. hotel workers
d. factory workers
a. seasonal workers
The emperor needs men, and only men to help him defeat the Huns. Mulan's father is called to war, and when Mulan tries to step up as in his place, she is disgraced.
What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Society
Read the following excerpt:
"But did being American mean that you bullied anyone who wasn't?"
What type of mood does this situation create?
Offensive (negative words) answers may vary.
"The corridos told of the bracero's plight, their nostalgia for everything they had left behind, and mentioned the places where they were going."
What does the word nostalgia mean?
a. unwilling
b. farmers
c. longing for the past
d. dangerous situation
c. longing for the past.
What do Lupe's braids symbolize?
The changes that were making her life difficult.
or
(heritage/cultural representation)
What did Lupe join at school?
a. Spanish club
b. debate club
c. choir group
d. Folklorico dance group
d. Folklorico dance group.
Jimmy and Eric compete for the same position on the baseball team.
What type of conflict is this?
Read the excerpt below:
"At the beginning of the school year Margie had convinced her mother to let her get a perm .... as the ideal image of a true American girl."
How does this idea of "a true American girl" impact the plot?
It shows how Margie is willing to change her appearance in order to fit in.
Read the excerpt below:
"Maybe Margie could spend some time in the library and check out the stacks at her leisure."
What is the best definition of the word leisure?
a. think about
b. free time for enjoyment
c. done intentially
d. to declare one's support
b. free time for enjoyment
What does Margie claim was one good thing that had come from having Lupe stay with the family?
Her mother began cooking Mexican food again.
John and Peter teased Camille about .....
Her height
Alexa caught her friend Jamie stealing from a classmate. Now Alexa must choose between keeping her friendship with Jamie and doing the right thing.
What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Self
How does the location cause a problem for the character?
How does location make the character feel?
Read the excerpt below:
"Most fascinating of all, she explained that dolphin pods are matriarchal. The leading dolphin is an older female who has had many offspring.."
What is the best definition for the word matriarchal?
a. seek
b. defeat
c. travel
d. an organization where a woman is in charge
d. an organization where a woman is in charge
How are Margie and Camille's conversations different from Margie and Lupe's?
Margie and Camille will have a stronger bond since they both can speak the same language.
Margie's dad bought her ---
a pocket dictionary
Alex and Scott are out at sea on a small fishing boat when a large storm hits. After their boat flips over and sinks during the storm, Alex and Scott struggle to make it back to the shore. Just when they think that things can't get any worse, they see a shark fin circling them.
What type of conflict is this?
Man v. Nature
What questions do we ask ourselves when discussing a character's reaction to the weather/climate?
How does the weather cause a problem for the character?
How does the weather make the character feel?
Read the excerpt below:
" We don't have a Christmas tree like everyone else does!" she had wailed to her mother.
What does the word wail most likely mean?
a cry of pain
Who is Diego Rivera?
a Mexican painter
an iPod
Give one example of ONE type of conflict.
Student answers will vary*
List the 5 setting elements that impact plot
Place/Physical Location
Cultural conditions
Weather
Time Period
Social surroundings
Read the excerpt below:
"Sometimes Margie would take out the headphones so that Lupe could hear also. Lupe always enjoyed it immensely when Margie played her music for both of them."
What does the word "immensely" most likely mean?
To a great extent; extremely
Who in Camille's family could speak Spanish?
Her father