Martina the Beautiful Cockroach

How old was Martina when she decided she was old enough to get married?

• 18 years old

• 21 years old

• 21 days old

• 25 years old

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 so Martina can always stay at home and not marry

How do we know that the rooster is conceited?

• he keeps one eye on his reflection

• he changes his outfit three times

• he talks about how handsome he is

• he brings three friends with him

What disgusts Martina about the pig suitor?

• he is rude

• he smells bad

• he is messy

• all of the above

How was the lizard deceitful?

• he tried to carry her away

• he wanted to eat her not marry her

• he lied about his age

• none of the above

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

How does 'cold-blooded' have a double meaning when talking about the lizard?

• The lizard's body temperature depends on the environment and it was going to trick and eat her.

• The lizard is warm-blooded and friendly.

• The lizard's body temperature is constant and it was going to help her.

• The lizard is cold-blooded and harmless.

This is a folktale which means the author of this book made the story up from her imagination.

• True

• False

What is the surprise ending to Martina the Beautiful Cockroach?

• Martina finds true love.

• Martina remains single.

• Martina becomes a queen.

• Martina discovers a hidden talent.

We walked around the beach house and noticed that each room had _______________ views of the ocean.

• splendid

• livid

• instant

• abuzz