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Who was Frida Kahlo?

• Artist

• Nurse

• Weaver

• Baker

How did Kahlo communicate her feelings and ideas?

• She helped others.

• She expressed her pain and some of the events in her life through self portraits.

• She expressed herself by weaving clothes and other things.

• She didn't do anything.

Why did Kahlo begin to paint self portraits?

• She liked to paint.

• To make money to live.

• She was alone after her accident, and she was the subject she knew best.

• She was bored.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• B, F

• A, F

• A, E

• C, D

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which sentence is the BEST summary of why Fernando Chavez thinks young people should know about Cesar Chavez?

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez because he was Fernando's grandfather.

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez so that they can be inspired to help others like he did.

• Young people should know about Cesar Chavez because it makes Fernando sad to see migrant families with out homes.

Select the sentence that should be included in a summary of Fernando's answer to the second question. (there are two possible answers)

• Tata died just three days after Fernando's birthday.

• Fernando's grandfather had two guard dogs that are buried near his grave.

• When Fernando's grandfather died, many people came to give thanks for all that he had done for them.

• Fernando's grandfather named his dog Strike and Boycott.

Which statement best summarizes Fernando's answer to the third interview question?

• Chavez was brave.

• Chavez gave speeches.

• Chavez worked in the fields.

• Chavez held boycotts.

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the interview?

• Fernando is the grandson of Cesar Chavez, a famous leader in the labor movement.

• Fernando remembers his last moments with his Tata at the side of his grave.

• Fernando feels very sad because many migrant workers do not live in regular houses but in campers and trucks.

• Fernando wants to help others when he grows up because stories about his grandfather have inspired him.