Exploring Mañana Iguana: Key Insights and Questions

In 'Manana Iguana,' Iguana plans a spring fiesta and asks her friends Conejo, Tortuga, and Culebra for help. Each friend makes excuses, leaving Iguana to do all the work herself. On the day of the fiesta, Iguana is upset and greets the guests alone. Her friends feel guilty and clean up after the party while Iguana rests. When she wakes up, she thanks them, and they all enjoy the leftovers together. The story highlights themes of responsibility, teamwork, and friendship.

Why did Iguana decide to write the invitations herself?

• She preferred to work alone.

• Her friends were too busy.

• Her friends wrote too slowly or illegibly.

• She wanted to practice her writing.

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What was Iguana's reaction when her friends made excuses for not helping with the piñata?

• She canceled the fiesta.

• She waited for them.

• She decided to do it later.

• She did it herself.

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How did Iguana feel about cooking the food for the fiesta by herself?

• Indifferent.

• Frustrated but determined.

• Excited and happy.

• Reluctant but willing.

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What was the reaction of Iguana's friends when they saw her doing all the work at the fiesta?

• They were indifferent.

• They were amused.

• They were angry.

• They were embarrassed.

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Who was the first to suggest helping Iguana after the fiesta?

• Iguana

• Culebra

• Tortuga

• Conejo

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What did Iguana do after the guests left the fiesta?

• She went to sleep immediately.

• She started cleaning up.

• She planned another fiesta.

• She thanked her guests.

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What did Iguana's friends realize after the fiesta?

• They should have helped more.

• They didn't enjoy the fiesta.

• They were too slow.

• They liked working alone.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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What did Iguana's friends do to make up for not helping earlier?

• They apologized formally.

• They cleaned up after the fiesta.

• They promised to help next time.

• They threw another party.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

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CCSS.RL.4.9

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What task did Tortuga take on during the cleanup?

• Packing up trash

• Scrubbing dishes

• Taking down streamers

• Sweeping the ground

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How did Iguana react when her friends finally helped?

• She was still angry.

• She ignored them.

• She was grateful.

• She didn't notice.

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