LA Bamba By Gary Soto

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1. How did Manuel's record get scratched?

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Manuel's record got scratched because he dropped it and it slid on the floor.

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This quiz on 'La Bamba' by Gary Soto assesses understanding of the story's setting, character motivations, and key events. It evaluates critical reading skills, focusing on comprehension and interpretation relevant to elementary education.

2. The audience clapped for Manuel because

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The audience clapped for Manuel because they found his routine hilarious.

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3. Why did Manuel agree to perform in the Talent Show?

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Manuel agreed to perform in the Talent Show because he enjoys getting attention and applause. This suggests that he has a desire to be recognized and appreciated by others, which motivates him to showcase his talent in front of an audience.

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4. Which choice BEST describes the setting of the selection?

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The setting of the selection is described as an elementary school in California. This means that the events in the selection take place in a specific location, which is an elementary school situated in the state of California.

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5. Which of the following does NOT describe a feeling that Manuel experienced during the selection?

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The question asks for a feeling that Manuel did NOT experience during the selection. While nervous, jealous, and embarrassed are all emotions that one might feel during a selection process, hunger is not typically associated with such situations. Therefore, hungry is the correct answer as it does not describe a feeling that Manuel experienced during the selection.

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6. Which of the following is the MAIN PROBLEM in the selection?

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The main problem in the selection is that Manuel was embarrassed when the record skipped and repeated while he was onstage.

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7. Which of the following events occurred FIRST?

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The event "Manuel had a crush on the second prettiest girl in his class" is a personal experience or feeling that can occur at any time, independent of the other events mentioned. It does not require any external factors or events to happen before it can occur. Therefore, it can be considered as the first event among the given options.

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8. Who sang the song La Bamba as a professional musician?

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Ritchie Valens sang the song La Bamba as a professional musician.

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9. Which of the following was NOT a routine in the Talent Show

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A flute duet was not a routine in the Talent Show. This means that there were performances of jumping rope, trumpet playing, and acting out dental care, but no flute duet was included.

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10. How would you describe Mr. Roybal?

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How did Manuel's record get scratched?
The audience clapped for Manuel because
Why did Manuel agree to perform in the Talent Show?
Which choice BEST describes the setting of the selection?
Which of the following does NOT describe a feeling that Manuel...
Which of the following is the MAIN PROBLEM in the selection?
Which of the following events occurred FIRST?
Who sang the song La Bamba as a professional musician?
Which of the following was NOT a routine in the Talent Show
How would you describe Mr. Roybal?
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