Abuelita Magic

In “Abuelita Magic,” what is the meaning of the line “ts . ss”?

• It represents the sound of the baby drifting to sleep.

• It represents the sound of the seeds in the chile rattling.

• It represents the sound of of the mother soothing the baby.

• It represents the sound of the abuelita shushing the mother.

In the poem Abuelita Magic, who does the grandmother help?

• strangers to town

• her child and granchild

• her husband

• her friends

Which statement best describes a message of “Abuelita Magic”?

• Traditional methods of child care are being lost.

• Sleep is important to both the young and the old.

• Those who are older often know the best solutions.

• Natural remedies are more effective than modern ones.

Who is described as the shaman in the poem?

• the grandchild

• the daughter

• the grandmother

• the old man

The new mother cries with her baby
in the still desert night,
Which choice is the best synonym for still as it is used in these lines?

• even

• yet

• silent

• remaining

In "Abuelita Magic," who does the grandmother help?

• Her friends.

• Her daughter and son.

• Her grandchildren.

• Her daughter and grandchild.

In 'Abuelita Magic,' what is the primary theme of the poem?

• A) The power of family traditions

• B) The importance of modern medicine

• C) The challenges of urban life

• D) The beauty of nature

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Abuelita Magic' to convey the grandmother's wisdom?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Personification

In the context of 'Abuelita Magic,' what does the term 'magic' most likely refer to?

• A) Supernatural powers

• B) Traditional knowledge and remedies

• C) Illusions and tricks

• D) Scientific discoveries

Which character in 'Abuelita Magic' is portrayed as a source of comfort and guidance?

• A) The mother

• B) The father

• C) The grandmother

• D) The child