Understanding the text
Why was Frida often alone as a child?
A. She did not like school
B. She was very sick and stayed home
C. She lived far away
D. She traveled often
B. She was very sick and stayed home
What is the central idea of Chapter 1?
A. Frida liked animals more than people
B. Frida used her imagination and strength to face challenges
C. Frida wanted to become famous
D. Frida traveled around the world
B. Frida uses her imagination and strength to face challenges
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
A. To explain how to paint pictures
B. To entertain readers with a made-up story
C. To inform readers about Frida Kahlo’s early life
D. To persuade readers to visit Mexico
C. To inform readers about Frida Kahlo’s early life
How does the map help the reader?
A. It shows what Frida painted
B. It shows where Frida was born
C. It shows Frida’s family
D. It explains the timeline
B. It shows where Frida was born
What can the reader infer about Frida’s personality?
A. She was easily discouraged
B. She was creative and determined
C. She did not enjoy learning
D. She disliked her family
B. She was creative and determined
What did Frida do when she used her imagination?
a.She did nothing
b.She created imaginary stories and drew them
c.She played with her pet cat
b.She created imaginary stories and drew them
Which detail best supports the central idea?
A. Frida had many pets
B. Frida’s sisters went to school
C. Frida painted to show her feelings and thoughts
D. Frida was born in 1907
C. Frida painted to show her feelings and thoughts
Why does the author include details about Frida’s sickness?
A. To scare the reader
B. To explain why Frida missed school
C. To show how Frida’s challenges shaped her life
D. To explain how doctors helped her
C. To show how Frida’s challenges shaped her life
What information does the timeline give the reader?
A. How Frida felt
B. When important events happened
C. Why Frida painted
D. Where Frida traveled
B. When important events happened
What can the reader infer about Frida’s father?
A. He did not support her
B. He helped her develop her love of art
C. He wanted her to stop painting
D. He traveled often
B. He helped her develop her love of art
Which sentence best summarizes the chapter?
A. Frida was nice
B. Frida loved her family and freinds
C. Frida faced many challenges but used art and imagination to become strong.
C. Frida faced many challenges but used art and imagination to become strong.
Why does the author include information about women during Frida’s time?
A. To show why Frida’s choices were unusual and brave.
B. To explain who her friends are
C. To show how many people her mom knew
A. To show why Frida’s choices were unusual and brave.
Why does the author include headings like “Frida’s Mexico”?
A. To decorate the page
B. To confuse the reader
C. To organize information by topic
D. To tell a story
C. To organize information by topic
What can you infer about Frida’s feelings toward Mexico?
A.She did not like it
B. She loved and felt proud of her country
C.She enjoyed the food there
B. She loved and felt proud of her country