When Papi does not come to get Negi, she wonders:

If Mami feels this way when he doesn't come home

After Negi falls, the tall gray lady says:

Jesus does not love children who misbehave.

Negi knows that Papi is lying because:

He snaps at her & has a strange look in his eyes

After Papi leaves Negi with Abuela, Negi thinks about which topics?

Where Papi went + is he cheating

At the church, Abuela dips her fingers in a bowl of liquid. Curious, Negi does the same & then:

Negi tastes the liquid and learns it is water

Which of the following answers BEST describes Abuelo (grandpa)?

He is quiet and walks with his head down.

Why does Negi think it might be best to remain jamona?

She does not want to cry about a man

Abuelo earns coins each day doing what?

Selling peeled oranges to tourists

According to Abuela, how is Negi like Papi?

Big foreheads & good at reciting poems

Negi's grandmother can BEST be described as:

Welcoming, old, religious & kind

The "tall gray woman" is:

A strange and sad looking woman

An older woman who never gets married.

In the church, Negi takes off her shoe to scratch her itchy foot. Then:

Negi crawls on the floor to find her shoe

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Quiz Chapter 5 - "Why Women Remain Jamona"

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1
What is a labyrinth?
A maze
A bird
A square
A baby's crib
2
When Papi does not come to get Negi, she wonders:
If she will ever trust him again.
If Papi was kidnapped by robbers
If Mami feels this way when he doesn't come home
If Delsa & Norma miss her
3
After Negi falls, the tall gray lady says:
Get up! You're getting dirty!
You little devil!
That'll teach you.
Jesus does not love children who misbehave.
4
Negi knows that Papi is lying because:
She heard him on the phone with someone.
Abuela told her.
He snaps at her & has a strange look in his eyes
He nervously checks the time & avoids her
5
The counterman says the tall grey woman is:
A constant problem
A crazy jamona
His crazy wife
An angel from heaven
6
After Papi leaves Negi with Abuela, Negi thinks about which topics?
Whether she will grow up to be beautiful
Where Abuela keeps the cookies
Where Papi went + is he cheating
How to sneak out of Abuela's house
7
The tall gray woman's face is described as:
Rat-like & old
Cheerful & happy
Horselike & mournful
Doll-like & beautiful
8
At the church, Abuela dips her fingers in a bowl of liquid. Curious, Negi does the same & then:
Negi shakes the liquid off of her fingers
Negi makes the sign of the cross
Negi tastes the liquid and learns it is water
Negi tips over the bowl making a mess
9
Which of the following answers BEST describes Abuelo (grandpa)?
He has other women, just like his son.
He is a well-educated gentleman.
He is tall and swears too much.
He is quiet and walks with his head down.
10
Why does Negi think it might be best to remain jamona?
She likes to be alone
She does not want to cry about a man
She can dedicate herself to a career.
She does not want children
11
Abuelo earns coins each day doing what?
Driving a taxi
Begging for change
Selling peeled oranges to tourists
Shining the shoes of rich tourists
12
According to Abuela, how is Negi like Papi?
Big noses & musically talented
Big foreheads & good at reciting poems
Big eyes & small feet
Good at math & big appetites
13
Papi is coming to get Negi so she packs her things & waits. How does he disappoint her?
He never shows up.
He is totally drunk so they have to stay another night.
He brings a strange woman with him.
He is several hours late.
14
At the market, what is Negi doing before she falls to the ground?
Dancing with Papi
Climbing onto a bus
Running after kittens
Spinning on a stool
15
In order to disguise her sadness from Abuela, Negi:
Throws herself down the stairs.
Goes to bed extra early.
Bites her own tongue.
Slams her hand in the doorway.
16
When abuelo (grandpa) speaks, he sounds like:
a movie actor
an injured cat
a gringo
a jibaro
17
Negi's grandmother can BEST be described as:
Hostile, angry, mean & loud
Welcoming, old, religious & kind
Cold, unfriendly, uptight & quiet
Confused, forgetful, sweet & blind
18
The "tall gray woman" is:
A strange and sad looking woman
Negi's grandmother
A ghost the children fear
A nickname for their large pale tree
19
What is a jamona?
An older woman who never gets married.
A special ham that is cooked on holidays.
A young woman who is divorced.
A person who tells stupid jokes.
20
In the church, Negi takes off her shoe to scratch her itchy foot. Then:
Abuela sees & pulls Negi's hair
Negi rips her sock
Another child says, "What's that smell?"
Negi crawls on the floor to find her shoe

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