My Diary From Here To There

1.

1 point

Who does Amada live with at the beginning of the story?

her father and her grandmother

her mother, her aunt, and her five cousins

five brothers

her mother, her father, and her five brothers

2.

1 point

Which BEST describes why Amada's parents decide to move to Los Angeles?

Amada wants to publish her journal there

Amada's father intends to find work there

Amada wants to see her grandparents more often

the weather is better there

3.

1 point

Amada's grandmother gives her a new journal as a parting gift so that Amada can _________________________.

Use the pages for the letters she wants to send

get away from her noisy brothers

keep her culture and language alive in her diary and in her heart

finish all of her homework assignments while traveling

4.

1 point

What is an important characteristic of a diary?

It gives facts and information about a certain topic.

It has characters that must solve a mystery.

It exaggerates the strength of a hero.

It is a personal account of day-to-day events.

5.

1 point

Which of these is MOST Likely true about Amada's feelings when she finds out that she is moving?

She feels unconcerned.

She feels excited.

She feels scared.

She feels angry.

6.

1 point

Which words BEST describe Amada at the end of the selection.

proud and strong

anxious and nervous

lonely and disappointed

excited and amazed

7.

1 point

What is the genre of this story?

mystery

nonfiction

realistic fiction

tall tale

8.

1 point

Why does Amada take a rock to California?

She wants to add it to her collection of unusual rocks.

The rock reminds her of her home and her best friend.

She wants to compare it to rocks in the United States.

She thinks her brothers will like to play with the rock.

9.

1 point

Which sentence BEST tells the main lesson Amada learns in the story?

You always carry what you really love in your heart.

Being away from home makes you feel lonely.

Writing in a journal is easier than writing a letter.

Moving to a new place is often an unpleasant experience.

10.

1 point

What does Amada worry about MOST in the story?

The borrowed car will break down.

No one will give them a farewell party.

She will forget how to speak Spanish.

She may never go back to Mexico.

11.

1 point

Why is the diary important to Amada and her Nana?

It tells about what happens to Amada every day.

It helps Amada remember her visit to Nana's house.

It reminds Amada of Mexico and her culture.

It is a good place to write facts about Mexico.

12.

1 point

Why does Amada write in her diary?

She has no one to talk to about her plans

She is afraid she will forget Juarez.

She needs a way to express her feelings.

She wants to practice writing in English.

13.

1 point

What is the main problem in the story?

Amada must leaver her home

Amada's brothers hid her diary

Amada's brothers are too noisy

Amada misses her best friend

14.

1 point

What does the word border mean in this sentence?
The border between Mexico and the United States stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.

a mountain range

a line between places

a state

a long river

15.

1 point

Why did Amada's family move around so much in Mexicali?

Her five brothers kept getting into trouble.

Her relatives did not have enough room.

They were allergic to cats.

They were working different jobs.

16.

1 point

Papá had explained to Amada when he was six he moved back to Mexico and it was a big change, but I got through it. "I know you can, too", he said.
What can you infer from Papá's discussion with Amada?

Papa is confident that Amada will do well in the United States

Amada begins to doubt she will do well in the United States

Amada feels less confident about going to the United States

Papa is afraid Amada will struggle in the United States

17.

1 point

Where does the family stay while Amada's father looks for work in Los Angles?

in their house in Juarez

in a rented apartment

with their friends

with their relatives in Mexicali

18.

1 point

What does the word overheard mean in this sentence?
While in her bedroom, Amada overheard her parents talking about their plans to move the family.

listen without understanding what is said

listen to only half of a conversation

listen without people knowing

listen but soon forget what is said

19.

1 point

What do you think the author's purpose is in this story?

to explain

to entertain

to persuad

to inform

20.

1 point

What does the word opportunities mean in this sentence?
Amada decides one of her opportunities is to write a book about her journey.

interesting jobs

good chances

entertaining hobbies

new experiences