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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

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1
"His voice was like warm honey." Why does the author compare the mouses voice to warm honey?
to explain that his voice was sticky
to explain that he was hungry
to explain that his voice was sweet
to explain that his voice was loud
2
What is the main problem in the fable?
Martina was a beautiful cockroach.
Martina wanted to find a nice husband.
Don Lagarto was bugging Martina.
Don Gallo would not make a good husband.
3
What is the lesson of this folktale?
Never marry lizards.
Pigs are gross.
Be sure to test suitors to see their true character.
Grandmothers don't know anything.
4
"Psst! Psst! he spat. Don Latarto was livid." Which word has the same meaning as LIVID?
happy
angry
tired
in love
5
Which words have almost the same meaning?
livid and happy
sneak and creep
belief and disbelief
delighted and angry
6
How does Martina find out which suitor has good character?
She spills coffee on them.
She sees how nice their shoes are.
She asks her grandmother.
She asks them if they are nice.
7
At the beginning of the fable, what did Tia Cuca give Martina?
shocking advice
a seashell comb
a dress
a lace shawl
8
With a quick glance at her grandmother... which word has the same meaning of glance?
carry
party
look
yell
9
What happens when Martina spills coffee on Don Gallo?
He spills coffee on her.
He says he has a cuban grandmother too.
He tells her it is okay
He says he will teach her better manners when she's his wife