Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Comprehension

Why does Abuela want Martina to spill coffee on her suitors?

• to make them go away

• to see how they act when they are angry

• her Abuela would never tell her to do that

• it's a trick to Martina can always stay at home and not marry

How does the author show you immediately that Martina is interested in marrying the mouse?

• she bats her eyes at him

• she asks him to marry her

• she calls out to him

• her heart begins to race

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 Abuela ask Martina to use The Coffee Test?

• to teach Martina to be a good wife

• to help Martina pick a rich husband

• to help Martina pick a kind husband

• to teach Martina a secret family recipe

Why does the author repeat the words "Ti-ki-tan, 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 Abuela ask Martina to use the coffee test?

• to teach Martina to be a good wife.

• to help Martina pick a rich husband.

• to help Martina pick a kind husband.

• to teach Martina a secret family recipe.

Why does the author repeat the words, "Tiki-tin", "Tiki-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 lesson does Martina learn from the Coffee Test?

• A) To judge a suitor by his wealth

• B) To understand a suitor's true nature

• C) To impress her suitors with her skills

• D) To follow her family's traditions

Which character provides Martina with advice on choosing a husband?

• A) Her mother

• B) Her sister

• C) Her Abuela

• D) Her friend