How does Keena feel about Olvera Street by the end?

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

Why does Aunt Helen take Keena to Olvera Street?

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

What is on Olvera Street?

shops, gift stalls, food stands, and restaurants

Which pattern is on Aunt Helen's skirt?

yellow flowers on a green background

What does Aunt Helen buy on Olvera Street?

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

Who lives on Olvera Street?

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

Why do students visit Olvera Street?

to learn the history of the city

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

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