My Diary from Here to There Assessment

1. The author's purpose for writing this selection was to __________ .

A) persuade families to move to other places
B) share with readers what it is like to make such a big move
C) give information about crossing the border into the United States
D) explain what boycotts are

2. Why do Amada’s parents decide to move to Los Angeles?

A) Amada wants to see her grandmother more often.
B) Amada’s father plans to find work there.
C) Amada wants to publish her journal there.
D) Amada’s mother thinks the weather will be better there.

3. Where does the family stay while Amada’s father is in Los Angeles?

A) in their house in Juarez
B) in a rented apartment
C) with some friends
D) with relatives in Mexicali

4. When Amada first learns about her family’s plan to move, she feels ______.

A) worried
B) excited
C) relieved
D) angry

5. Amada’s grandmother gives her a journal to ________________.

A) practice English for school in California
B) write letters to her family back in Mexico
C) finish her homework assignments while traveling
D) help her remember her language and culture

6. Why does the rest of the family stay behind while Amada’s father goes ahead to California?

A) Amada and her brothers have to finish the school year in Mexico.
B) The mother and children have to wait to get green cards because they were not born in the United States.
C) Amada’s mother wants the children to have more time to get used to the idea of moving.
D) Nana does not yet know that the family is planning to move far away.

7. From the details in this story, you can tell that Amada’s brothers are ______.

A) serious and hardworking
B) sad and shy
C) naughty and lively
D) gentle and friendly

8. Who is Amada’s best friend in Mexico?

A) Lupe
B) Tito
C) Michi
D) Victor

9. Read the sentence. Mama and Papa keep talking about all the opportunities we’ll have in California. The word opportunities means ________.

A) interesting jobs
B) good chances
C) new friends
D) entertaining hobbies

10. Read the sentence. There is a man here in the fields named Cesar Chavez, who speaks of unions, strikes, and boycotts. The word union refers to a group of people who __________.

A) come from many places
B) cannot find any work
C) enjoy each other's company
D) join together as one

11. Read the sentence. Mexicali is right across the border from Calexico, California. What does the word border mean?

A) a line that divides two countries
B) a dry, desert area
C) the capital of a country
D) a long road that connects many states

12. What does Amada find at the park to remind her of her friendship with her best friend?

A) a heart-shaped stone
B) a new journal
C) a delicious tortilla
D) a beautiful flower

13. Read the sentences. Nana comforted Mama, saying that Papa is a U.S. citizen. A citizen is __________.

A) a person who was born in a country or who chooses to live in and become a member of that country
B) a person who follows the laws
C) the senator of the state
D) the leader of the country

14. Why does Amada’s family have to sell most of their belongings before going to her grandparent’s house in Mexicali?

A) They don’t want their belongings any more.
B) Her family can only take what fits in their car.
C) Her family has too many items to move.
D) They sell their belongings to have money for the move.

15. How do Amada’s brothers feel about the move to the United States?

A) They are afraid to move.
B) They are unsure about the move.
C) They are excited to move.
D) They don’t want to move.

16. What is the genre of this story?

A) fiction
B) historical fiction
C) autobiography
D) biography

17. What does Amada think about her new home and the opportunities it offers? Use evidence from the story to support your answer.

18. At the end of the story, why does Amada realize that she is stronger than she thought? Include details and specific reasons from the story to explain your answer.

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