Wonders Reading Comprehension: Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

Where did Martina live?

• In a cozy street lamp in old Havana

• In a castle in El Morro

• In a busy sidewalk in El Paro

• In a garden with a tiny brown mouse

What did Abuela give Martina as advice?

• To spill coffee on a suitor's shoes

• To wear a lace shawl

• To comb her hair with a seashell comb

• To scurry down to the garden

What was Don Guyo's reaction when Martina spilled coffee on his shoes?

• He was furious and called her clumsy

• He laughed and said it was a good trick

• He didn't notice the coffee on his shoes

• He was impressed by Martina's beauty

What did Don Cerdo offer Martina?

• To clean his shoes

• To cook him a meal

• To marry her

• To give her a pig cologne

Why did Martina refuse Don Cerdo's offer?

• Because he was too cocky

• Because he smelled bad

• Because he was too borish

• Because he was cold-blooded

What did Don Legarto do to impress Martina?

• He sang her a song

• He gave her a mantilla

• He changed colors three times

• He brought her coffee

Why did Martina refuse Don Legarto's offer?

• Because he was too cocky

• Because he smelled bad

• Because he was too borish

• Because he was cold-blooded

Who did Abuela point out to Martina in the garden?

• Don Guyo

• Don Cerdo

• Don Legarto

• Perez, the tiny brown mouse

What did Perez do to Martina?

• He spilled coffee on her shoes

• He gave her a lace shawl

• He sang her a song

• He called her beautiful

Why did Martina refuse Perez's offer?

• Because he was too cocky

• Because he smelled bad

• Because he was too borish

• Because he was cold-blooded