The Whistle by Anne Estevis

When Chatita entered the shed she

• was followed by her grandmother

• saw her grandmother with the whistle

• heard her father calling her to stay away

Symbolism is when an object or image represents a bigger idea.

^{For example, a heart symbolizes love.}

What image or object would you say the author uses to symbolize freedom in the story ?

• the goat

• The whistle

• the shed latch

• the grandma

What is the main conflict of the short story "The Whistle"?

• The family relied on the children to do too much

• Chatita was a very lazy child

• Abuelita is locked in the shed

• The family does not have a goat to slaughter

What was the resolution of the conflict in the story "The Whistle"?

• Chatita got her grandmother a whistle in case she ever got stuck somewhere again.

• Abuelita stopped talking to Chatita

• Chuy found a goat to slaughter

• The parents finally came home.

What does the whistle symbolize in the story "The Whistle" by Anne Estevis?

• A) Freedom

• B) Danger

• C) Silence

• D) Family

Who is the main character in "The Whistle" by Anne Estevis?

• A) Chatita

• B) Abuelita

• C) Chuy

• D) The parents

What is the setting of the story "The Whistle"?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet village

• C) A family farm

• D) A school

What is the main theme of "The Whistle" by Anne Estevis?

• A) The importance of family

• B) The value of hard work

• C) The power of silence

• D) The joy of childhood

How does Chatita feel when she finds the whistle?

• A) Excited

• B) Confused

• C) Relieved

• D) Angry

What role does Abuelita play in the story "The Whistle"?

• A) The antagonist

• B) The mentor

• C) The victim

• D) The hero