Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Fill in Questions

Why did the first three animals want to marry Martina?

• She is tall

• She is beautiful

• She is ugly

• She is smart

Why does the author repeat the words "Ti-ki-tin, ti-ki-tan" at the end of the story?

• to show that Martina will never find a husband

• to show that Abuela's advice did not work

• to show the anger of the characters

• to show that Martina is happy

What is the MAIN problem in the story?

• Martina gets bad advice from Abuela.

• Martina needs to choose a husband.

• Martina's relatives bring too many gifts. 

• Martina's father does not want her to marry. 

Why does Martina say no to Don Gallo, the rooster?

• He is not beautiful. 

• He yells when he is angry. 

• He does not have enough money. 

• Her father does not approve of him. 

Why does the author repeat the words “Ti-ki-tin, ti-ki-tan” at the end of the story?

• to show that Martina will never find a husband

• to show Abuela's advice did not work

• to show the anger of the characters

• to show Martina is happy

Read the following dialogue from the story.
Martina was too delighted to be angry. At last, she’d found her perfect match.

How does Martina know that Pérez is the “perfect match”?

• He uses the Coffee Test.

• He offers her family money.

• Martina's father approves of him. 

• Martina has loved him for many years. 

The genre for Martina the Beautiful Cockroach is

• realistic fiction

• fantasy

• folktale

• biography

What was the problem in the story?

• Martina did not have any friends

• Martina was trying to find a kind husband

• Martina's abuela was dying

• Martina was trying to stop drinking coffee

What did Abuela give Martina to help solve her problem?

• a seashell comb

• a lace shawl

• shocking advice

• new shoes

What is the main theme of 'Martina the Beautiful Cockroach'?

• Love and marriage

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and loyalty

• Courage and bravery