Love, Amalia Comprehension Questions

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What is the author's purpose in writing Love, Amelia?

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to entertain

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How can you tell that Love, Amalia is realistic fiction?

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It tells a story that could happen.

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How does Amalia feel at the beginning of the story?

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She's heartbroken because her best friend is moving to California.

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What can you conclude about the relationship between Amalia and her grandmother?

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They have a loving relationship.

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When Amalia's grandmother says, "I know how hard it is when someone you love goes away," you can infer that-

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Abuelita has also experienced loss.

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Which of the following is advice Amalia's grandmother gave to her? Make new friends, but keep the old., Treat others as you would like to be treated., Find ways to keep loved ones close, even if they move away., Do not judge a book by its cover.

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Find ways to keep loved ones close, even if they move away.

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Based on the text, the reader can tell that Abuelita-

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remembers her family by saving their cards and letters.

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Why does Abuelita show Amalia the wooden box of special cards and pictures?

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Abuelita wants to show Amalia how she remembers her loved ones when they are far away.

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Why does Abuelita tell Amalia, "One moment you are angry, then you become sad, and then it seems so unbelievable you almost erase it"?

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She wants Amalia to know that she will experience many emotions when Martha goes away.

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How do you think Amalia will feel when she gets home?

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sad when she begins missing Martha