Why does Aunt Helen take Keena to Olvera Street?

to try Mexican food, to introduce her to Mexican culture and an ethnic community

Who lives on Olvera Street?

People who have lived there for a long time and new families

Which pattern is on Aunt Helen's skirt?

yellow flowers on a green background

How does Keena feel about Olvera Street by the end?

She is in awe of how much Olvera Street has to offer.

What is on Olvera Street?

shops, gift stalls, food stands, and restaurants

Why do students visit Olvera Street?

to learn the history of the city

What does Aunt Helen buy on Olvera Street?

a flower, beans, rice, corn husks, hot peppers, and a piñata

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1
Why does Aunt Helen take Keena to Olvera Street?
to drop her off at her parents' house
to buy her a dress
to try Mexican food
to introduce her to Mexican culture and an ethnic community
2
Where does the story take place?
Los Angeles
The story does not say.
St. Louis
Mexico
3
Who lives on Olvera Street?
No one lives there -- just visitors
Only families that have lived there for a long time
Only new families
People who have lived there for a long time and new families
4
What were the flowers made of?
they were real
paper
fabric
plastic
5
Which pattern is on Aunt Helen's skirt?
yellow flowers on a green background
plain blue
She's wearing pants.
green flowers on a yellow background
6
How does Keena feel about Olvera Street by the end?
She is in awe of how much Olvera Street has to offer.
She hates tortillas.
She likes it but wishes her parents were there.
She is overwhelmed with how noisy it is.
7
Why is Keena in Los Angeles?
to visit her aunt Helen
to be a Hollywood star
to visit Olvera Street
she lives there
8
What is on Olvera Street?
shops, arcades, a pool, and a dance club
a Mexican grocery store
a tortilla factory
shops, gift stalls, food stands, and restaurants
9
Why do students visit Olvera Street?
to go to school there
to learn the history of the city
to learn Spanish
to eat tortillas
10
What does Aunt Helen buy on Olvera Street?
She only window shops.
a flower, beans, rice, corn husks, hot peppers, and a piñata
a piñata, candy, and other things for a party
beans, rice, corn husks, tortillas, and pancakes
11
When does the story take place?
many years ago
right now
last summer
last Saturday
12
What does Aunt Helen not mention being on Olvera Street?
Mexican food
candles
clothes
crafts
13
What is this object?
a horse
a mariachi
a doll
a piñata
14
What did Keena think of the dried beans?
She thought they were disgusting.
She thought they tasted great.
She thought they were only eaten in Mexico.
She thought they would taste better.
15
Has Keena had Mexican food before?
only once while in Mexico
yes, all the time
never

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