LA Bamba By Gary Soto
Elements test
Vocabulary separate
- 1.
Which choice BEST describes the setting of the selection?
- A.
Manuel's house
- B.
North America
- C.
An elementary school in California
- D.
Backstage
Correct Answer
C. An elementary school in CaliforniaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why did Manuel agree to perform in the Talent Show?
- A.
He has an excellent singing voice
- B.
He has a talent for playing an instrument
- C.
He likes getting attention and applause
- D.
His parents told him he had to volunteer
Correct Answer
C. He likes getting attention and applauseExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following was NOT a routine in the Talent Show
- A.
A flute duet
- B.
Jumping rope
- C.
Trumpet playing
- D.
Acting out dental care
Correct Answer
A. A flute duetExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How did Manuel's record get scratched?
- A.
It was an old 45 and had scratches anyway
- B.
He dropped it and it slid on the floor
- C.
He packed it in his backpack next to his books
- D.
Mr. Roybal tried to play it on a broken record player
Correct Answer
B. He dropped it and it slid on the floorExplanation
Manuel's record got scratched because he dropped it and it slid on the floor.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How would you describe Mr. Roybal?
- A.
Confident and excited
- B.
Musical and talented
- C.
Clumsy and irritable
- D.
Sweaty and nervous
Correct Answer
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- 6.
Which of the following does NOT describe a feeling that Manuel experienced during the selection?
- A.
Nervous
- B.
Jealous
- C.
Hungry
- D.
Embarrassed
Correct Answer
C. HungryExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The audience clapped for Manuel because
- A.
They felt sorry his record skipped and wanted him to feel better
- B.
They thought his routine was hilarious
- C.
They disliked watching karate
- D.
They wanted him to get off the stage
Correct Answer
B. They thought his routine was hilariousExplanation
The audience clapped for Manuel because they found his routine hilarious.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following events occurred FIRST?
- A.
Benny blew his trumpet loudly during rehearsal
- B.
Mr. Roybal brought in a new record player
- C.
Manuel's 45 record skipped on the words "Para bailer la bamba"
- D.
Manuel had a crush on the second prettiest girl in his class
Correct Answer
D. Manuel had a crush on the second prettiest girl in his classExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who sang the song La Bamba as a professional musician?
- A.
Richard Valentino
- B.
Ritchie Valens
- C.
Ricardo Valentine
- D.
Ricky Valenzia
Correct Answer
B. Ritchie ValensExplanation
Ritchie Valens sang the song La Bamba as a professional musician.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following is the MAIN PROBLEM in the selection?
- A.
Manuel was embarassed when the record skipped and repeated while he was onstage
- B.
None of Manuel's public performances work out
- C.
Manuel's family and friends are all jealous of his talent
- D.
Manuel has to volunteer for the Talent Show again next year
Correct Answer
A. Manuel was embarassed when the record skipped and repeated while he was onstageExplanation
The main problem in the selection is that Manuel was embarrassed when the record skipped and repeated while he was onstage.Rate this question:
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