Walter's World of Beauty
How does Luisa get Mama to go back to the World?
She tells Mama that her favorite customer needs an emergency haircut.
Luisa begs Mama to style her hair for a special presentation tomorrow.
She pretends that she left her homework book report there.
Luisa asks to go back so she can decorate the walls and set up.
She pretends that she left her homework book report there.
What do the words "I'll Give You the World" foreshadow?
This is the only time Luisa will put effort into throwing Mama a surprise party.
Mama & Luisa would do anything to support and better each other's futures.
Luisa shows that she cares for Mama, but Mama will ignore Luisa while she's working.
They both want to make sure their own futures are bright.
Mama & Luisa would do anything to support and better each other's futures.
Which word means almost the same as fussy?
grouchy silly picky whiny
picky
Which word has the SAME meaning as encircle?
avoid discover open surround
surround
Why did Luisa plan a party doe Mama?
She knows Mama loves cake
She wants to make her Mama happy again
She wants to dance with her Mama
She wants to make her Mama happy again
According to the story, how are people and flowers ALIKE?
Each one is pretty.
Each one smells good.
Each one can dance in his or her own way.
Each one comes in a special size and shape.
Each one comes in a special size and shape.
What is on Mama's workstation that Luisa loves to look at?
A photo of Mama & Luisa dancing together.
A photo of Mama & the other salon workers smiling together.
A photo of Mama dancing looking happy long ago.
A photo of Luisa when she was a baby.
A photo of Mama dancing looking happy long ago.
What does the word bouquet mean? a game played near a garden
a tool used to plant flowers a bunch of picked flowers away to grow plants
a bunch of picked flowers
What does the word sparkles mean?
to be dark and dull to glow and light up
to be slow and steady
shines in quick, bright flashes
to glow and light up
What does Luisa whisper to each of Mama's favorite customers?
She tells them to give Mama a big tip for doing such a great job
She tells them how beautiful they are
She tells them to attend her surprise party for Mama
She tells them to attend her surprise party for Mama
Why does Luisa ask Mama to try on her prettiest dress?
so she can practice dancing for the party
to take her picture for the party
to get ready to go out to a dinner party
to trick her into getting ready for a party
to trick her into getting ready for a party
After Luisa finished writing her homework paper, what did she do NEXT?
She does what Mama does - "cuts, colors, & curls the customer's hair."
She does what Mama does - "cuts, colors, & curls decorations for the party."
She does what Mama does - "cuts, colors, & curls portraits of the customers."
She does what Mama does - "cuts, colors, & curls Mama's hair to get ready for the party."
She does what Mama does - "cuts, colors, & curls portraits of the customers."
Which word means almost the SAME as express?
ask communicate discuss warn
communicate
What does the word portraits mean?
pictures of people, usually showing only the face and upper part of the body
to purchase a painting or photo
to pose for a painting
to take a picture
pictures of people, usually showing only the face and upper part of the body
What does Mama always say?
"First things first"
"First this, then that"
"One step at a time"
"First things first"
What sentence from the story tells you how Mama changed?
“You did, Lulu-belle,” Mama says.
Mama doesn’t move and she doesn’t answer.
The moment Mama turns on the light, music fills the World.
Then she looks deep into Luisa’s eyes, and Luisa sees that Mama’s eyes are no longer far away.
Then she looks deep into Luisa’s eyes, and Luisa sees that Mama’s eyes are no longer far away.
What does Luisa plan for Mama?
a surprise dance party
a surprise birthday party
a surprise retirement party
a surprise day off from work
a surprise birthday party
What does the word whirl mean?
sit with legs crossed
to turn or spin around rapidly
move forward walk slowly
to turn or spin around rapidly
in the beginning of the story, why doesn't Mama dance anymore?
Papa wasn't around
She is too busy at World
She has a bad knee
How does Mama plan to give Luisa the world?
By saving her tip money for Luisa to go to college
By saving her tip money so she can buy Luisa a gift
By always telling Luisa she is beautiful.
By saving her tip money for Luisa to go to college
Where does Mama work?
Walter's World of Beauty, Cutting, Coloring, & Curling
Mama's World of Beauty, Cutting, Coloring, & Curling
Luisa's World of Beauty, Cutting, Coloring, & Curling
Wendy's World of Beauty, Cutting, Coloring, & Curling
Walter's World of Beauty, Cutting, Coloring, & Curling
Based on the ending to the story, what do you visualize Mama will likely do more of in the future?
dance
style hair
throw parties
wear her prettiest dress
dance
Which of the following is NOT an emotion?
appetite hate love sorrow
appetite
What was Luisa's secret?
She didn't do her homework
She was planning a surprise birthday party for Mama
She wanted to be a hairdresser like her Mama
She was planning a surprise birthday party for Mama
How does Luisa give Mama the world?
By telling her how much she loves her
By telling her how beautiful she looks in her dress
By getting her to dance again
By getting her to dance again