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Who is telling the story of "The Whistle"?
Chatita's brothers
Abuelita
A paternal relative
Chatita
What causes the main conflict in "The Whistle"?
Abuelita scolding children for not doing their chores.
Abuelita getting locked in the shed when the door slammed.
Abuelita called for help and Chatita thought the calls were from a goat and ignored them.
Chatita buying her grandmother a silver whistle.
Which point of view is "The Whistle" written from?
1st person
2nd person
3rd person
All of the above.
Which evidence best supports the idea of being INFURIATED?
"My brother helped the tiny woman to her feet."
"I said, are you going to butcher the goat?"
"I knew she was very angry with me because she used my real name."
"My grandmother looked at me and said nothing."
The actual silver whistle Chatita gave her grandmother symbolized...
safety and treason
trust and safety
trust and salty
treacherousness
The __________________ roast filled the house with its aroma since it had slow cooking all day long
salty
saved
savory
saucy
How did Chatita justify not knowing it was her grandmother calling for help?
She thought she heard a goat.
She heard the wind howling.
She heard her brothers talking loudly.
She heard her mother's voice.
What can you infer about Chatita's relationship with her grandmother?
They were disrespectful of each other.
Chatita loved and respected her grandmother very much.
Chatita didn't trust her grandmother to go outside alone.
Abuelita felt nothing but admiration for Chatita.
Your father's side of the family is your..
maternal side
fraternal side
paternal side
sorority side
How do you think this story fits the theme, "Approaching Adulthood?"
Chatita was still the baby of the family.
Chatita had to do her chores.
Chatita needed a hearing check.
Chatita admitted she was wrong and took responsibility.
What did Telesfora think she heard?
a bleating goat
Chuy
grandma crying
chupacabra
What state was Grandma in when Telesfora finds her?
she was angry
she was cold and shivering
she was hurt
she was dancing
Why does grandma come to live with Telesfora and her family?
to help raise chickens
to help raise the kids
to help mom with dad
to help with money
Why was Telesfora ashamed?
Because she didn't check on Grandma
Because she is a bad person
Because she locked grandma in the shed
Because she is a horrible sibling
What can the whistle symbolize?
a goat
a loud noise
a helping hand
a group of chickens
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