Martina the Beautiful Cockroach Read Aloud and Questions

What is your name? Read Aloud Time! If you would like to listen to the story one more time before taking the quiz, you may do so. If not, move on to the questions below. Who is the main character of the story? Be sure to restate the question when answering. What is the setting of the story? Mexico Old Havanna Guatemala Puerto Rico What was the advice Martina's Cuban grandmother gave to her? Be sure to read carefully and restate the question. What is the order that Martina meets the suitors? Read all your options and match the character based on the order that Martina meets them in the book. 1st Don Gallo (the cocky rooster) 2nd Don Cerdo (the stinky pig) 3rd Don Lagarto (the slithery lizard) 4th Perez (the shy sweet mouse) Look at this illustration from the book and recount what happened when Martina first met Perez. Click on the tab that says "open question" to answer the question that goes along with this picture. What specifically happened when Martina tried to spill coffee on Perez's shoes? Be sure to restate the question when you answer. What is the central message of "Martina the Beautiful Cockroach"? Marry the first person you meet, no matter what. Never listen to your Cuban Grandmother. Respect and listen to advice that your loved ones share with you. Life is all about how you look on the outside.