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Ritz G3 Martina the Beautiful Cockroach
Ritz G3 Martina the Beautiful Cockroach
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a nasty person; to walk in a sneaky way
friend
creep
slink
jerk
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Martina was too delighted to be angry. At last, she'd found her perfect match.
He offers her family money
He uses the Coffee Test
Martina has loved him for many years
Martina's father approves of him
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"His voice was like warm honey." Why does the author compare the mouses voice to warm honey?
to explain that his voice was sweet
to explain that his voice was sticky
to explain that his voice was loud
to explain that he was hungry
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really good; fantastic
fabulous
horrible
wonderful
splendid
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What happens when Martina spills coffee on Don Gallo?
He spills coffee on her.
He tells her it is okay
He says he has a cuban grandmother too.
He says he will teach her better manners.
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a boyfriend that intends to marry the lady
suitor
ex-boyfriend
mistress
woman
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to move in a way that you cover a large area; to clean with a broom
search
sweep
brush
dust
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What is the main problem in the fable?
Don Gallo would not make a good husband.
Martina wanted to find a nice husband.
Don Lagarto was bugging Martina.
Martina was a beautiful cockroach.
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rude and dirty; unpleasant
nasty
good looking
handsome
boorish
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surprising
unbelievable
shocking
shocking
astonishing
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What happens when Martina spills coffee on Don Lagarto?
He tells her it is okay
He spills coffee on her.
He says he wanted to eat - err.. MARRY her.
He says he has a cuban grandmother too.
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small and fragile; pretty
gigantic
humongous
dainty
ugly
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What does the word disbelief mean?
not sharing a similar view with others
not following through on an idea
not having an opinion
not believing
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What does the word splendid mean?
handsome
sparkling
adorable
magnificent
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"Psst! Psst! he spat. Don Latarto was livid." Which word has the same meaning as LIVID?
in love
tired
happy
angry
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How does Martina find out which suitor has good character?
She asks them if they are nice.
She asks her grandmother.
She sees how nice their shoes are.
She spills coffee on them.
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What is the MAIN problem in the story?
Martina needs to choose a husband.
Martina's father does not want her to marry.
Martina's relatives bring too many gifts.
Martina gets bad advice from Abuela.
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to pay close attention to something; observant
oblivious
watchless
observant
watchful
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a feeling of sorrow; to be very upset
misery
dismay
happiness
pain
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really good; wonderful
miserable
frustration
splendid
fantastic
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to ask someone if they need anything
offer
took away
offer
scolded
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the way something looks; part of something that can be used to describe it
Don't pick this one.
features
elephant
unique
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At the beginning of the fable, what did Tia Cuca give Martina?
a dress
a lace shawl
shocking advice
a seashell comb
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What is a synonym?
words that are different, but have the same meaning
words that are funny
words that are not alike
words that are scary
25
What is a folktale?
A short moral story.
A story set in an imaginary world.
A story passed from 1 generation to another by word of mouth
Writing that attempts to show life as it really is.
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What does the word fabulous mean?
cheerful
wonderful
hopeful
grateful
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What is a simile?
The comparison of two unlike things using like or as
To be unable to smile
To smile often
The comparison of two unlike things not using like or as
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What happens when Martina spills coffee on Don Cerdo?
He says he has a cuban grandmother too.
He tells her it is okay
He spills coffee on her.
He says she will clean up after him often
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What does the word feature mean?
a part of a quality of something
a whole section of an area
a group of people with a specific task
a fact about someone
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Why does Martina say no to Don Gallo, the rooster?
He is not beautiful
He does not have enough money
He yells when he is angry
Her father does not approve of him.
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With a quick glance at her grandmother... which word has the same meaning of glance?
yell
look
party
carry
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one-of-a-kind; different from the rest
original
normal
unique
ordinary
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What does unique mean?
one of a kind
hairy
gross
happy
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Which words have almost the same meaning?
delighted and angry
belief and disbelief
livid and happy
sneak and creep
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Why does Abuela tell Martina to use The Coffee Test?
to teach Martina to be good wife
to help Martina pick a kind husband
to teach Martina a secret family recipe
to help Martina pick a rich husband
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Unable to believe something
unbelievable
disbelief
trustworthy
believeable
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What is the lesson of this folktale?
Be sure to test suitors to see their true character.
Pigs are gross.
Grandmothers don't know anything.
Never marry lizards.
