Off and Running

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

farm

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

scanned

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

good luck

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

prodded

Question 5

After her speech, Miata_____ to wave to the audience.

Accepted Answer

hesitated

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

inflated

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

gradually

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

people

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

shaken

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

dirty

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

decorated

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

prodded

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

come here

Question 14

Miata was nervous about having the ____ with Rudy Herrera.

Accepted Answer

debate

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

stalled

Questions 15