My Diary from Here to There
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?
a. The cooks were dancing.
b. The cooks worked quickly.
c. The cooks waved at the girls.
d. The cooks were cooling off the hot food.
b. The cooks worked quickly.
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
It ran off through the forest undergrowth.
Think about the prefix under-. What is the meaning of undergrowth in the sentence?
a. plants that grow beneath taller trees
b. objects on the ground that block a path
c. a coat of short hair beneath longer hair
d. the condition of being smaller than others
a. plants that grow beneath taller trees
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
a. Arabella and Jay need to go to school, so they carpool together.
b. Arabella and Jay need to go to school, but they carpool together.
c. Arabella and Jay need to go to school, and they carpool together.
d. Arabella and Jay need to go to school, or they carpool together.
a. Arabella and Jay need to go to school, so they carpool together.
How does Amada's reaction to moving to Los Angeles compare to her brothers?
Amada can't sleep because she is upset about leaving her home. Her brothers are very excited to move to the U.S.
Why is the setting of California important to the story?
a. California is a short drive away from Amada’s home.
b. Nana and Tata live in California.
c. California has work for Papá.
d. Papá grew up in California.
c. California has work for Papá.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
On the far side of Will’s Creek, the road turns steep and mean.
What does the word mean tell the reader about the journey west?
a. The travelers are unprepared for the trip.
b. The road is difficult for people to travel on.
c. The people near Will’s Creek are unfriendly.
d. The roads in Maryland are better for wagons.
b. The road is difficult for people to travel on.
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
a. Peyton wanted to go to the movies, so he went to the park instead.
b. Peyton wanted to go to the movies, and he went to the park instead.
c. Peyton wanted to go to the movies, but he went to the park instead.
d. Peyton wanted to go to the movies, or he went to the park instead.
c. Peyton wanted to go to the movies, but he went to the park instead.
How do Amada's uncles try to help her and her brothers feel better about Papa's trip to Los Angeles?
They try to entertain them and distract them from thinking about their Papa being gone.
What does the word farewell most likely mean as it is used in the story?
a. hello
b. goodbye
c. welcome
d. good luck
b. goodbye
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What change should be made to this sentence?
We search the woods behind our house because that is where spotted salamanders live.
a. Change because to if.
b. Change because to until.
c. Change because to although.
d. No change is needed.
d. No change is needed.
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
a. Allison and Paisley wanted to play outside for recess, so it's raining.
b. Allison and Paisley wanted to play outside for recess, and it's raining.
c. Allison and Paisley wanted to play outside for recess, or it's raining.
d. Allison and Paisley wanted to play outside for recess, but it's raining.
d. Allison and Paisley wanted to play outside for recess, but it's raining.
Why does Amada write a letter to Michi?
Amada wants to let her friend know what's going on.
Why does Amada like to hold her special rock?
a. It reminds her of Mexico.
b. It reminds her of California.
c. It is the same shape as Mexico.
d. It gives her hope for a future in California.
a. It reminds her of Mexico.
Which statement is true about Amada's family?
a. They want to go back to Mexico.
b. They are excited about living in Los Angeles.
c. They never got their green cards.
d. They never met up with dad.
b. They are excited about living in Los Angeles.
What is the best way to write these sentences as one sentence?
a. Spotted salamanders are dark gray or brown, if they have two rows of yellow spots on their backs.
b. Spotted salamanders are dark gray or brown, so they have two rows of yellow spots on their backs.
c. Spotted salamanders are dark gray or brown, and they have two rows of yellow spots on their backs.
d. Spotted salamanders are dark gray or brown, when they have two rows of yellow spots on their backs.
c. Spotted salamanders are dark gray or brown, and they have two rows of yellow spots on their backs.
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
a. Dominique thought it was getting late, and he decided to go home.
b. Dominique thought it was getting late, but he decided to go home.
c. Dominique thought it was getting late, so he decided to go home.
d. Dominique thought it was getting late, or he decided to go home.
c. Dominique thought it was getting late, so he decided to go home.
What does Amada's letter to Michi reveal about Amada's new life?
It tells about how she is feeling and about how things are different. She seems excited but also misses Mexico.
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?
a. Mamá, Amada, and her brothers return back to their home in Mexico.
b. Mamá, Amada, and her brothers decide to live with Nana and Tata.
c. Mamá, Amada, and her brothers look for a new home in El Monte.
d. Mamá, Amada, and her brothers take a bus to Los Angeles.
d. Mamá, Amada, and her brothers take a bus to Los Angeles.
Who is the narrator in "My Story from Here to There"?
Amada Irma Perez
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
a. They need to keep their skin damp, so they almost always stay close to water.
b. They need to keep their skin damp so, they almost always stay close to water.
c. They need to keep their skin damp so they, almost always stay close to water.
d. No change is needed.
a. They need to keep their skin damp, so they almost always stay close to water.
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
a. Makela can study now, and she can study later.
b. Makela can study now, or she can study later.
c. Makela can study now, but she can study later.
d. Makela can study now, so she can study later.
b. Makela can study now, or she can study later.
What helped Amada meet the challenges she faced when she moved to a new country?
Amada has her family. She also has the rock Michi gave her, and she has her diary, language, and customs. These help her feel strong.