Juan Verdades

1. Don Ignacio accepted don Arturo's bet because

He was certain that Juan would not tell a lie

He was angry with don Arturo

He wanted to impress the other ranchers

He distrusted don Arturo

2. Choose the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. The flowers will surely flourish where you want to plant them.

Shrink

Survive

Grow well

Wilt

3. Choose the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. The basketball team played vigorously.

With style

With energy

With errors

With skill

4. Choose the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Pablo answered the question confidently.

Feeling anxious

Feeling defiant

Feeling certain

Feeling unsure

5. Which of teh following themes is best illustrated by the story?

The rewards of doing one's best

The importance of cooperation

The rewards of being honest

The consequences of being greedy

6. Choose the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. The cowboy arrived at his destination and dismounted.

Began to explore

Ran for shelter

Fell to his knees

Got off

7. Choose the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Mr. Carter plans to fulfill the terms of the contract.

Convert

Carry out

Ignore

Reflect on

8. Which of the following happened last?

Araceli's plan to marry Juan and keep the ranch in the family

Don Arturo and Araceli's plan for Juan to fall in love with her

Juan's plan to explain to don Ignacio why he picked all the apples

Araceli's plan to spend time at don Ignacio's ranch

9. Choose the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Geena knew she had to ask her mom for permission.

Consent

Advice

Forgiveness

Instructions

10. Choose the word or words with the same meaning as the underlined word. Taki was distressed after reading the letter.

Troubled

Sorrowful

Speechless

Annoyed

11. What is the author's purpose for writing this story? Choose two answers.

To inform

To teach a lesson

To entertain

To persuade

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