Luck Broken Girl I
1. What causes Ruthie to become bedridden?
A. A sports injury
B. A car accident
C. A fall at school
D. A bicycle accident
B. A car accident
6. Which body part is NOT affected by Ruthie's injury?
A. Her legs
B. Her hips
C. Her arms
D. Her spine
C. Her arms
1. In which country was Frida Kahlo born?
A. Spain
B. Mexico
C. Argentina
D. Colombia
B. Mexico
6. What cultural elements did Frida often include in her artwork?
A. Mexican folk art and culture
B. French architecture
C. Greek mythology
D. Chinese symbols
A. Mexican folk art and culture
1. What is the meaning of the word "polio" as used in the novel?
A. A type of dance
B. A serious viral infection that can cause paralysis
C. A Spanish greeting
D. A traditional Cuban dish
B. A serious viral infection that can cause paralysis
2. Where does Ruthie's family originally come from?
A. Mexico
B. Puerto Rico
C. Cuba
D. Spain
C. Cuba
7. What is Ramu's role in the story?
A. A doctor who treats Ruthie
B. A neighbor who teaches her about Indian culture
C. Her physical education teacher
D. A family relative
B. A neighbor who teaches her about Indian culture
2. What tragic event in Frida's teenage years significantly impacted her life and art?
A. A fire in her home
B. A bus accident
C. An earthquake
D. A painting accident
B. A bus accident
7. What health condition affected Frida throughout her life?
A. Blindness
B. Chronic pain
C. Deafness
D. Memory loss
B. Chronic pain
2. The word "immigrant" in the story refers to:
A. Someone who travels for vacation
B. A person who moves permanently to a foreign country
C. A tourist visiting New York
D. A student studying abroad
B. A person who moves permanently to a foreign country
3. What language does Ruthie initially struggle with in New York?
A. Spanish
B. Hebrew
C. English
D. French
C. English
8. How does Ruthie initially feel about being in the body cast?
A. Excited
B. Indifferent
C. Frustrated and trapped
D. Relieved
C. Frustrated and trapped
3. What artistic style is Frida Kahlo most famous for?
A. Abstract expressionism
B. Impressionism
C. Self-portraits
D. Landscape painting
C. Self-portraits
8. Which of these describes Frida's painting style?
A. Highly realistic and detailed
B. Abstract and unclear
C. Only black and white
D. Only landscapes
A. Highly realistic and detailed
3. What does the word "paralyzed" mean in the context of the story?
A. To feel extremely happy
B. To move very quickly
C. Unable to move part or all of the body
D. To feel dizzy or confused
C. Unable to move part or all of the body
4. Who is Chicho?
A. Ruthie's doctor
B. A neighbor boy who becomes her friend
C. Her physical therapist
D. Her school teacher
B. A neighbor boy who becomes her friend
9. What cultural tradition does Benny share with Ruthie?
A. Mexican food
B. Belgian chocolates
C. Indian dance
D. Jewish customs
D. Jewish customs
4. Which of these was a recurring theme in Kahlo's artwork?
A. Ocean scenes
B. City landscapes
C. Personal pain and suffering
D. Sports activities
C. Personal pain and suffering
9. What did Frida often wear that reflected her cultural pride?
A. French fashion
B. Traditional Tehuana dresses
C. Business suits
D. European style dresses
B. Traditional Tehuana dresses
4. The term "bodega" in the novel refers to:
A. A small neighborhood grocery store
B. A type of car
C. A school building
D. A playground
A. A small neighborhood grocery store
5. What helps Ruthie cope during her time in bed?
A. Playing video games
B. Reading books and using her imagination
C. Watching television
D. Listening to radio shows
B. Reading books and using her imagination
10. How long is Ruthie confined to bed rest?
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two months
D. Three weeks
B. One year
5. Who was Frida Kahlo married to?
A. Pablo Picasso
B. Salvador Dalí
C. Claude Monet
D. Diego Rivera
D. Diego Rivera
10. What was unique about Frida's eyebrows in her self-portraits?
A. She never painted them
B. They were connected in the middle
C. They were different colors
D. They were very thin
B. They were connected in the middle
5. What does the word "resilient" mean when describing the main character?
A. Weak and fragile
B. Easily upset
C. Quick to give up
D. Able to recover from difficulties
D. Able to recover from difficulties