Question

what does it mean that maria elisas \whole inside goes even warmer\ in paragraph 19?
a she is overheating in her puffy jacket.
b she is excited for the start of winter vacation.
c she is pleased by mrs. robersons compliment.
d she is embarrassed that mrs. roberson read her poem.

which detail from the story best explains why maria elisa wants to give mrs. roberson a chia pet?
a \but ive chosen something that is even better.\ (paragraph 28)
b \i point to the picture in the flyer: a clay sheep covered in grassy hair.\ (paragraph 32)
c \we learned about germination last month.\ (paragraph 33)
d \ill be the only one who is empty - handed!\ (paragraph 41)

how do maria elisa and mamis views on money compare?
a maria elisa and mami prefer saving money over spending it.
b maria elisa and mami enjoy spending money on useless things.
c maria elisa wants to spend money on gifts, while mami refuses to buy gifts for anyone.
d maria elisa wants to spend money without worrying, while mami dislikes wasting money.

Explanation:

Question 3 (What does it mean that Maria Elisa's "whole inside goes even warmer" in paragraph 19?)

To determine the meaning, we analyze the context. A "warmer" feeling inside often relates to positive emotions. Option C (She is pleased by Mrs. Roberson’s compliment) fits as compliments typically bring positive, warm feelings. Option A (overheating in jacket) is literal and unrelated to emotional warmth. Option B (excited for winter vacation) is not supported by the paragraph’s context. Option D (embarrassed to read poem) would likely bring negative feelings, not warmth.

We analyze each option. Option A ("But I've chosen something that is even better") shows she selected a better gift, linking to giving the Chia Pet. Option B ("I point to the picture...") describes the flyer, not the reason for giving. Option C ("We learned about germination...") is about a science lesson, not the gift motive. Option D ("I'll be the only one...") is about being empty - handed, not the gift choice. So A explains her intent to give a better gift (the Chia Pet).

We evaluate each option. Option A: No indication Mami prefers saving over spending. Option B: Maria Elisa spending on useless things? The story doesn't suggest that. Option C: Maria Elisa wants to spend on gifts (positive, for others), Mami refuses to buy gifts for anyone (restrictive). This matches the story’s context about gift - giving and money use. Option D: Mami dislikes wasting money, but the story doesn't say Maria Elisa spends without worrying; rather, she wants to spend on gifts (a purposeful use, not waste). So C is correct.

Answer:

C. She is pleased by Mrs. Roberson’s compliment.

Question 4 (Which detail from the story best explains why Maria Elisa wants to give Mrs. Roberson a Chia Pet?)