An Hour With Abuelo

What does Arturo's mother want him to do?

• She wants him to visit his grandfather in Puerto Rico.

• She wants him to read a story to his grandfather.

• She wants him to visit his grandfather in a nursing home.

• She wants him to watch his grandfather while she goes grocery shopping.

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How does Arturo feel about his mother's request?

• apprehensive

• Delighted

• eager

• annoyed

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In “An Hour With Abuelo,” what surprises Arturo about Abuelo’s condition?

• The grandfather needs a wheelchair

• The grandfather is mentally very sharp

• The grandfather sleeps a lot

• The grandfather is physically very strong

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The narrator describes Abuelo as "his body is shrinking like a crumpled-up brown paper sack with some bones in it" to convey that -

• Abuelo is hurt and in pain.

• Abuelo is young and vibrant.

• Abuelo is older.

• Abuelo is going grocery shopping.

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Despite Abuelo's condition, what surprises Arturo the most?

• Arturo is surprised by Abuelo's writing.

• Arturo is surprised by how sharp Abuelo's mind is.

• Arturo is surprised that Abuelo needs a wheelchair.

• Arturo is surprised that Abuelo is so weak and fragile.

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What was Abuelo's dream?

• Abuelo always dreamed of working for the army.

• Abuelo wanted to grow old with his wife.

• Abuelo dreamed of becoming a farmer like his father.

• Abuelo always wanted to become a writer and teacher.

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What is the narrator's conflict at the start of the story?

• He has lots of books to read to get into an AP class.

• He has trouble keeping track of time.

• He's not crazy about going to visit the nursing home, but feels obligated to visit Abuelo.

• He doesn't get along with Abuelo.

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Exposition
Who is the Protagonist in "An Hour with Abuelo"?

• Arturo
• Abuelo

Exposition
What is the main setting for "An Hour with Abuelo"?

• Puerto Rico
• New York
• Nursing Home

Exposition
Arturo's mother is the antagonist in the story?

• True
• False

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