Wash Day 1
The metaphor of "flowing softly around the rocks" tells Ana Rosa to:
A. Avoid fighting with authority
B. Be adaptable (Be able to change) in the face of challenges (problems)
C. Keep her thoughts and writings private while she is in the Dominican Republic
D. Stay cautious in her actions and words.
C. Keep her thoughts and writings private while she is in the Dominican Republic
In the text it says, "I felt as if Papi was a rock falling down from the hills and into our river." What does the metaphor "Papi was a rock" suggest?
A. Papi was strong and unmovable.
B. Papi caused disturbances (interruptions)
C. Papi was part of nature
D. Papi was protecting them
B. Papi caused disturbances (interruptions)
The poem begins by saying: "One Sunday a storm blew in..." What does the storm symbolize in relation to the main character's life?
A. A problem
B. Happiness
C. It does not show a change
D. It makes her understand her life better
A. A problem
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
What transformation (change) does Ana Rosa observe in Papi in a split second?
A. From old man to swift dancer
B. From clumsy to graceful
C. From cheerful to somber (sad)
D. From young to old
C. From cheerful to somber (sad)
What does Ana Rosa not wanting to celebrate her birthday show about the theme?
A. The importance of growing as a person
B. Not wanting to grow up
C. The struggle to move on
D. The excitement of family gatherings
C. The struggle to move on
Mami′s advice for Ana Rosa to "flow softly around the rocks" suggests that Ana Rosa should:
A. Stay silent about her writing dreams.
B. Be tough facing life′s hardships (problems)
C. Be careful around politics
D. Save her energy for future challenges
A. Stay silent about her writing dreams.
In the text it says: "Mami's hand shot out faster than a lizard under a rock." What does the metaphor "faster than a lizard under a rock" suggest about Mami's action?
A. Mami moved very slowly
B. Mami was hiding something.
C. Mami's action was very quick.
D. Mami was scared.
C. Mami's action was very quick.
In the poem, it says: "And the rain—sharp and white painting words on the sand..." How does the author use the rain to affect the mood?
A. Peaceful
B. Tense/nervous
C. Joyful
D. Indifferent (no emotion)
B. Tense/nervous
What effect do the swirling questions have on how Ana Rosa is feeling?
A. They don’t make Ana Rosa think about anything
B. They cause Ana Rosa to feel dizzy and disoriented (confused)
C. They make Ana Rosa feel calm and relieved
D. They make Ana Rosa feel confident about her family.
B. They cause Ana Rosa to feel dizzy and disoriented (confused)
What is the main message of the story about dealing with sad feelings?
A. Talking to friends makes you feel better.
B. Remembering happy times can help you feel less sad.
C. Playing outside is a good way to forget your troubles.
D. Writing about your feelings can help you feel better.
D. Writing about your feelings can help you feel better.
The river′s journey to the sea most closely represents Ana Rosa′s:
A. her love of learning
B. her love of art
C. Her freedom to be able to write and do what she wants
D. Family responsibilities
C. Her freedom to be able to write and do what she wants
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!
What does ′Wash day had never been a day of sharp words and slaps′ explain about that particular wash day?
A. It was peaceful as usual
B. It was different and filled with conflict (problems)
C. It was a happy occasion
D. It was silent and calm
B. It was different and filled with conflict (problems)
In the poem it says: "No stars, no moon, no songs or stories..." What does this absence suggest about how Ana Rosa is feeling?
A. happiness
B. loneliness
C. excitement
D. fulfillment
B. loneliness
Why does Ana Rosa feel a sharp pain in her side?
A. Due to the intense (strong) heat of the sun
B. Because Guario is not her brother
C. Because of the loss of her family
D. Due to a physical injury (She is hurt)
C. Because of the loss of her family
How does the story show that Ana Rosa starts to feel better about her brother's passing?
A. She has a big birthday party.
B. She gets a special gift from her family
C. She promises she will write stories.
D. She sits on the porch staring at the Gri Gri tree
C. She promises she will write stories.
What does the metaphor "Mami's words are a puzzle" suggest about Mami's words?
A. They are easy to understand.
B. They need to be carefully thought about to understand.
C. They are spoken in anger.
D. They are always about puzzles.
B. They need to be carefully thought about to understand.
In the passage, when the narrator says, "no matter how I turned them or shook them or chased them from my mind, they always came back," what does this suggest about Mami's words?
A. They were easily ignored.
B. They were not important and forgettable.
C. They were persistent and impactful.
D. They were joyful and uplifting.
C. They were persistent and impactful.
How does Ana Rosa feel about Sundays based on the text?
A. Excited and happy
B. She doesn′t feel anything and she is bored
C. Anxious and fearful
D. Relaxed and peaceful
C. Anxious and fearful
How does Ana Rosa react to the possibility that Guario might not be her brother?
A. She cries and nothing will stop her from crying
B. She denies it and insists that he is her brother.
C. She immediately accepts it and moves on.
D. She questions who she is
B. She denies it and insists that he is her brother.
What does the gift of the typewriter mean to Ana Rosa?
A. It′s a way to remember her brother and share his story.
B. It′s a fun toy to play with.
C. It′s a way to make her famous.
D. It′s a tool to help her do her school work.
A. It′s a way to remember her brother and share his story.
The phrase "The water..leaving wet kisses on her skin" is an example of which figurative language?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Imagery
C. Personification
In the text it says: "When I told Mami this on our next wash day, she laughed. But I could tell the laugh was only in her throat and not in her heart" The description of Mami′s laugh as "only in her throat and not in her heart" shows that she is feeling:
A. She is truly happy.
B. She is hiding her true feelings.
C. She doesn′t care about the conversation.
D. She is overwhelmed with sadness.
B. She is hiding her true feelings
Based on the passage, how does Ana Rosa′s relationship with her father affect her?
A. It boosts her confidence.
B. It causes her confusion and distress.
C. It has no impact on her.
D. It makes her feel loved and supported.
B. It causes her confusion and distress.
In the text it says:" I would write a poem, I decided, and I would give it to Mami and Papi and they would know then how words are everything and nothing all at the same time." What does Ana Rosa hope to convey (show) to Mami and Papi through her poem?
A. That words can destroy their family.
B. That the man on the porch is not her Papi.
C. That the man on the mule is her real father.
D. That words have the power to bring them closer.
D. That words have the power to bring them closer.
What does Ana Rosa decide to do at the end of the story to deal with her sadness?
A. She decides to throw a party.
B. She chooses to write down her feelings and stories.
C. She plans to go on a vacation.
D. She wants to learn a new hobby.
B. She chooses to write down her feelings and stories.