Americo Vespucio School

Language and communication

Prof. Jeannette Salazar /Carol Arévalo
6th LANGUAGE TEST

Monthly reading: “ADVENTURES OF A STREET CHILD”

Name : Pje: Note:

Learning objective : Extract explicit and implicit information from a novel; They identify characteristics of the characters and events
of the story; They value the events that occurred in the text, reflecting and relating them to their life.

I.- Read each of the questions comprehensively and mark the correct alternative:

1. The author of the book “Adventures of a Street Child” is called:

to. Julia Mercedes Castilla b. Beatriz Concha c. Violeta Parra d. None of the above.

2. The nationality of the author of the book “Adventures of a Street Child” is:
to. Peruvian. b. Chilean c. Ecuadorian d. Colombian

3. Pingo Pingo was:

to. Armando's imaginary friend. b. Joaquín's imaginary friend.
c. The imaginary friend of both children. D.- None of the above.

4. Armando was beaten, after asking for food in rich people's houses, by:
to. The police officers b. A gang that wanted their food c.- By an old beggar.
d.- None of the above.

5. Joaquín and Armando had the opportunity to work:

to. In a chocolate factory. b.- In a restaurant as waiters.
c.- In a packaging factory d.- In a supermarket.

6.- The children left the factory why:

to. They got fired. b. They were treated badly. c. The work was over.
d. They felt caged and locked up.

7.- Armando left home why:

to. His mother punished him and sent him to beg. b. His parents died.
c. His parents kicked him out of the house. d. His parents left home.

8.- Joaquín was alone because:

to. His parents and brother had died.
b. His parents and brother were gone and never returned.
c. His parents were in prison.
d. None of the above.

9.- Joaquín helped Aurelio why:

to. He was hurt and needed help. b.- He was an old friend.
c.- It was his uncle. d.- It was his stepfather.

10.-The only thing Joaquín wanted when he was with Aurelio was:

to. Stay with him forever. b. Run away and look for Armando.
c. Sleep and rest. d.- Work with him.
11.-The life of the children was:
to. A life without luxuries but without problems. b. A life full of poverty, conflict and
friendship.
c.- A happy and joyful life. D.- A life equal to yours.

12.- Aurelio was a man:

to. Good and honest. b. Malicious who worked dishonorably.
c. Gentle and miserly. d.-. None of the above alternatives.

II.- Read each of the sentences carefully and answer T or F, as appropriate. Substantiate the
false ones. (1 point each)

1.- ………. Armando was Joaquín's older brother.

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2.- ………. Children were very hungry on the streets.
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3.- ………. The children always stole to eat.
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4.- ………. Joaquín was a good friend who took care of Armando.
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5.- ……….. Joaquín and Armando washed cars to get money.
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6.- ………. Joaquín met Calavera at Aurelio's house.
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7.- ………. Children were treated well everywhere.
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8.- ………. Cardozo was Aurelio's enemy.
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III.- We know that every event has consequences. Write a consequence of the indicated event. (1
point each):
CAUSE CONSEQUENCE
1.- The children drank beer until
they got drunk.

2.- Joaquín stole the rolls.

3.- Leave the job at the cashier

company.

IV.- Development.-

1.- Why did Joaquín not immediately go to the hospital to see his friend?

2.- Why didn't children get used to living in a home?