1. Nacho and Lolita Review

2. 1.  What does Nacho think of everything when he first arrives in San Juan Capistrano?
Nacho hates it because it is so colorful.
He sees Lolita and knows he belongs there.
Nacho thinks it is boring and dull.
Nacho has to close his eyes because it is too bright.

3. 2.  Why does Nacho carry a branch with him for the long trip over the ocean?
Nacho wants to bring a piece of home with him.
Lolita wanted it for the long trip.
He could land on it in the water and rest.
He was able to use it for a fun game.

4. 3.  Why do Lolita and her chicks have to leave the Mission San Juan Capistrano?
To prove they don’t need Nacho.
They migrate south in the winter.
They migrate north in the winter.
They want to see Nacho again.

5. 4. Why does Nacho pluck all his beautiful colored feathers?
To show off his other feathers.
He wanted everyone to know how beautiful he was to the swallows.
He wanted to give them all to Lolita and the swallows.
He plucked them to spread and create flowers and plants so Lolita and the swallows would come back.

6. 5. What does Lolita think of Nacho when he no longer is colorful?
She still loves him because gray is her favorite color.
The chicks hate it.
She still loves him because she didn’t love him for what he looked like.
She doesn’t love him anymore because he is ugly.

7. 6.  How do the swallows find their way back to Capistrano in the spring?
Follow the ocean currents.
Find Nacho in the tree.
The scout swallows will see all the plants Nacho has planted.
Nacho will flag them down with his new feathers.

8. 8. What is the main theme or message in this story?
Swallows are the best birds.
It’s not what you look like, it’s how you treat others that matters.
The more plants you plant, the better the person you are.
Don’t forget your friends.

9. What word would fit in these sentences?
9. After a long day, Abby was __________ and just laid on the couch.
A. Preparations B. Brilliance C. pleaded
10. Kari and her dance team had plenty of _________ to get ready for her dance competition. First, they needed to pick a song.
A. Pleaded B. guaruntee C. brillance