Vocab
Comprehension
Comprehension 2
Comprehension 3
Essay Questions
100
People threw _________ at the New Year's celebration.
Confetti
100
We saw a video of a girl playing the _______________ at a festival.
Accordian
100
In the painting showing the making of empanadas, why are all the family members standing?
All of the family members are standing because the furniture is covered with empanadas.
100
How did the artist teach herself to draw?
She taught herself to draw by observing family celebrations.
200
Tom put _________ chips into the fire and then cooked chicken over them.
mesquite
200
What is the goal of all the paintings that Carmen Lomas Garcia paints?
Her goal is to encourage pride in the Mexican American heritage.
200
Which statement is true about the Birthday Barbecue painting? There are not many people in the picture. Everyone is dancing Many dogs are playing in the yard. Carmen has a big family.
The statement that is true is Carmen has a big family.
200
Why does the artist find it difficult at times to let her paintings be sold?
She has a strong affection for them.
300
Our family had a ___________ outside over the weekend.
barbeque
300
In the first painting, Garza portrays her brother and herself playing. Why is she standing on her toes?
She is standing on her toes because she wants to get a better view of the horned toad.
300
The artist compare a night at El Jardin to heaven for all the following reasons EXCEPT the ______________. music family members dancing together fireworks beautiful clothes
fireworkd
300
The artist's paintings mostly show______________.
Mexican American culture
300
Which of the paintings do you like the best?
The painting I like best is
400
_______ is a spice used in many Mexican dishes.
chile
400
Why does Carmen's grandfather shave off thorns from the nopalitos?
He shaves them off because they would hurt your mouth if you ate them.
400
What do all the paintings in this selection have in common?
All the painting show special events from the painter's life.
400
How is decorating cascarones the same as coloring eggs? How is it different from coloring eggs?
Decorating cascarones is the same as coloring eggs because they are both done with the whole family together. They are both decorated for the Easter holiday. Decorating cascarones is different as coloring eggs because something they are filled with confetti. Some people even put flour inside as a sneaky joke.
500
Sara learned about the country's ___________ before she visited.
culture
500
Why are nopalitos called "the food of last resort"?
They are called "the food of last resort" because people eat them when the winter food supply runs out.
500
What can the viewer determine from looking at the artist's paintings?
The viewer can learn closeness within a family is important.
500
How does the author feel about her childhood? Use the paintings to help you answer the question.
The author feels proud and happy about her childhood. I know this because her paintings show happy moments with her family. In all of the paintings the people are smiling and they seem happy.
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