"An Hour with Abuelo"

Vocabulary Match the vocabulary word to the character, event, or situation. Nostalgic Abuelo's feelings when he thinks about the past. Self-absorbed The narrator, Arturo, at the beginning of the story. Resentful The way Abuelo must feel when he realizes he'll never be a teacher. Atmosphere The nursing home's _was sad, depressing, and smelly. Part A: What does Arturo's mother want him to do? She wants him to visit his grandfather in Puerto Rico. She wants him to read a story to his grandfather. She wants him to visit his grandfather in a nursing home. She wants him to watch his grandfather while she goes grocery shopping. Part B: How does Arturo feel about his mother's request? Delighted Miserable Reluctant Angry Part A: Which is the irony of "An Hour with Abuelo"? That Abuelo wants Arturo to stay, but Arturo wants to leave. That Arturo wants to stay but Abuelo wants him to leave. That mom wanted Arturo to go visit Abuelo, but Abuelo didn't want him to come. Part B:What type of irony is this (see Part A)? Situational Dramatic Verbal The narrator describes Abuelo as "his body is shrinking like a crumpled-up brown paper sack with some bones in it" to convey that - Abuelo is going grocery shopping. Abuelo is older. Abuelo is hurt and in pain. Abuelo is young and vibrant. Despite Abuelo's condition, what surprises Arturo the most? Arturo is surprised by how sharp Abuelo's mind is. Arturo is surprised by Abuelo's writing. Arturo is surprised that Abuelo is so weak and fragile. Arturo is surprised that Abuelo needs a wheelchair. Abuelo informs Arturo to "look at your watch now; I believe your time is over" to illustrate that - Abuelo is kind enough to remind Arturo that it's time for him to leave. Abuelo has other plans. Abuelo must go see his doctor. Abuelo knew Arturo didn't want to be there to begin with. Abuelo's story "Asi Es La Vida" can best be categorized as a: conflict flashback motivation point of view