"Are You Lonesome Tonight"-ReadWorks

Place the events in the proper order.

• The voice turned into a huge hand that lifted them into the sky and brought them to a cafe.

• They decided that it would be best for Catriona's memory if she went back to the Philippines.

• Catriona sang a song in the cafe and said that for those moments she felt young again.

• Catriona showed J.R. a picture of herself while they road in the jeep, but she couldn't remember if she liked it or not.

• They heard music that lead them to a tree with mist who seemed to know who Catoriona was.

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Why is J.R. visiting the Philippines with his grandmother?

• to attend his cousin's wedding with her

• to see if it will help her worsening memory

• to visit her other children that still live there

• to see the country that his family is from

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What is the difference between J.R.'s reaction to Mabuhok and his grandmother's?

• J.R. is confused because it is his first time meeting a creature like Mabuhok and his grandmother knows Mabuhok

• J.R. is scared and suggest that they run in the other direction and his grandmother calmly walks towards Maduhok

• J.R. isn't able to understand what Mabuhok says and his grandmother is able to have a full conversation

• J.R. wants to learn more about Mabuhok but his grandmother warns him to stay away because it is dangerous

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Catriona's arrival drew the attention of the cafe patrons, as the numerous human customers and other, stranger creatures turned to look at her. Recognition and warmth flooded the cafe: Catoriona! You're back! So good to see you. It's been so long! Soon all the patrons of the cafe were stomping their feet in unison and calling out to Catorion, Sing, Sing, Sing.

What conclusion can we draw from this excerpt?

• They have entered a karaoke cafe were everyone who enters must sing something

• Catriona is excited for J.R. to try a special dish from the cafe she went to as a young girl.

• Catriona used to sing at the cafe when she was younger and lived in the Philippines

• J.R. is relieved that they have finally reached the cafe so they can eat and rest for a moment.

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When J.R. and Catriona meet Mabuhok and arrive at the cafe. J.R. doesn't recognize anything or anyone ____________ Catriona does.

• while

• therefore

• namely

• especially

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What new things does J.R. see at the karake cafe?

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What is the difference between J.R. and Catriona at the cafe?

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How does their visit to the Philippines change J.R. and Catriona's relationship? Use at least two examples from the text to support your answer.

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