Off and Running

Question 1

After her speech, Miata_____ to wave to the audience.

Accepted Answer

hesitated

Question 2

When Mrs. Castillo told the students to settle down, they _____ stopped moving.

Accepted Answer

gradually

Question 3

Rudy told the audience, "Yeah, gente!" What does gente mean?

Accepted Answer

people

Question 4

Miata's dad told her to "Ven aca." What does ven aca mean?

Accepted Answer

come here

Question 5

After Carlos was being noisy, he was ____ to go to the principal's office.

Accepted Answer

prodded

Question 6

Rudy _____ the audience to yell louder by cupping his hand to his ear.

Accepted Answer

prodded

Question 7

Miata ____ the audience sitting on the floor. (quickly looked at)

Accepted Answer

scanned

Question 8

Miata tried to complete her homework, but her mind ______.

Accepted Answer

stalled

Question 9

Miata was nervous about having the ____ with Rudy Herrera.

Accepted Answer

debate

Question 10

Miata said their school was "cochino", what does cochino mean?

Accepted Answer

dirty

Question 11

When no one applauded, Miata was ____ and feeling nervous.

Accepted Answer

shaken

Question 12

The multipurpose room was still _____ with banners. (made more attractive)

Accepted Answer

decorated

Question 13

Rudy told Miata, "Buena suerte." What does buena suerte mean?

Accepted Answer

good luck

Question 14

Miata _____ her lungs with air, and boomed her voice.

Accepted Answer

inflated

Question 15

Miata's dad's family all lived on a rancho in Mexico. What is a rancho?

Accepted Answer

farm

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