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.
They felt sorry his record skipped and wanted him to feel better
They thought his routine was hilarious
They disliked watching karate
They wanted him to get off the stage
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He has an excellent singing voice
He has a talent for playing an instrument
He likes getting attention and applause
His parents told him he had to volunteer
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Manuel's house
North America
An elementary school in California
Backstage
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Nervous
Jealous
Hungry
Embarrassed
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Manuel was embarassed when the record skipped and repeated while he was onstage
None of Manuel's public performances work out
Manuel's family and friends are all jealous of his talent
Manuel has to volunteer for the Talent Show again next year
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Benny blew his trumpet loudly during rehearsal
Mr. Roybal brought in a new record player
Manuel's 45 record skipped on the words "Para bailer la bamba"
Manuel had a crush on the second prettiest girl in his class
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Richard Valentino
Ritchie Valens
Ricardo Valentine
Ricky Valenzia
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A flute duet
Jumping rope
Trumpet playing
Acting out dental care
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Confident and excited
Musical and talented
Clumsy and irritable
Sweaty and nervous
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