Comprehension Questions
Who is Stella's brother?
Nick
Which word means good?
bueno
dia
bueno
what is the name of the girl who is mean to Stella?
Jessica
What country are Stella and her family from?
Mexico
Who is the main character?
Stella Diaz
What languages does Stella speak?
Spanish and English
which word means day?
dia
noche
dia
Who is Stella's best friend?
Jenny
What city in the United States do Stella and her family live in?
Chicago
What is the setting?
Chicago, IL
In the first book, what are two challenges Stella faces?
- speaking in front of people
- making friends
- Jessica bullying her
- being embarrassed
which word means meatballs
albondiga
bueno
albondiga
Vietnam
What idea does Nick give Stella for her presentation?
To dress up as Jaques Cousteu and make a submarine.
What does it mean when Stella turns "roja?"
What does it mean to be a starfish?
To bounce back when things are hard
which word means kids
fabuloso
ninos
ninos
What state is Stanley from?
Texas
What is the name of the aquarium that Stella wants to visit?
The Shedd Aquarium
At the end of the story, what is Stella's new favorite animal?
Sea otter
Give an example of Stella being a starfish.
any acceptable answer
What means see you later
buenos dias
hasta luego
hasta luego
Anna
What are two reasons that Stella is often frustrated with her dad.
He doesn't know much about his kids, send the wrong gifts, and rarely keeps his promises.
What advice does Jenny give Stella to help her have conversations with people?