Brazil. Got It? An Adventurous Workbook

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4 1-1 Are We Clear? PART ONE Pages Prepared By: Sophia The questions in this exercise start at the beginning of the book and move onward to the end. There are different types of questions, but all of them just want to make sure you know what s going on. 1. Which of the following is TRUE about the family s plane? (p. 6) a) Crameye thinks having it makes his family better than other families. b) Crameye thinks it looks perfect. c) Crameye s dad has his own writing room. d) Despite its size, it is very nice on the inside. 2. Why doesn t Crameye want you to tell his dad it is cool that he can fly a plane? (p. 6) a) so he doesn t get an even bigger head b) so he isn t distracted when flying c) because he doesn t respect his dad d) because he doesn t think flying your own plane is cool at all 3. Why aren t Crameye and Buster studying Chinese together anymore? (p. 7) a) because Buster is very bad at languages b) because Crameye has studied Chinese much longer c) because Crameye is very good at learning languages d) because A- yi doesn t like teaching Buster 4. Why are Crameye s parents especially happy that the new genius phones have a save me function? (p. 8) a) His parents are always in dangerous situations. b) Crameye and Buster have to be saved a lot. c) His parents don t want to worry about him and his sister. d) Crameye and Buster spend way too much money.

5 5 5. When Crameye brainstorms about what he knows about Brazil, which of the following is NOT one of the things he comes up with? (p. 10) a) animals b) sport c) food d) nature 6. Where is Crameye when he starts writing the letter again? (p. 11) a) Thailand b) Brazil c) Taiwan 7. Why couldn t Crameye go exploring once they arrived in Rio? (p. 13) a) They had to eat dinner. b) It was too late. c) A- yi was held up in customs. d) Someone was killing him. 8. Which of the following is TRUE about Brazilian barbecue restaurants? (p. 13) a) People pay for their food with discs. b) You need to yell for waiters to come give you food. c) Waiters carve the meat at the table. d) The meat is served in a sandwich. 9. Why didn t Crameye s mom tell him where his dad was working? (p. 14) a) She didn t know. b) She didn t hear him ask the question. c) She had orders not to. d) She didn t say why she couldn t tell him. 10. What is A- yi s superpower? (p )) a) making kids do what they are told b) punishing children c) taking care of kids d) helping others in restaurants

6 6 11. Why did Crameye initially want to go to the top of Corcovado Mountain? (p. 15) a) to see the statue b) to be able to see all of Rio and get a feel for the place c) because the skyscrapers weren t tall enough d) because it was so hot that afternoon 12. Who designed the Christ the Redeemer statue? (p. 17) a) the French b) Isabel I c) Art Deco d) Heitor de Silva Costa 13. What could Crameye see once he got to the top of the mountain? (17-19) a) a forest, a beach, and the city b) helicopters hovering over Rio c) nose holes in the statue d) lots of tourists 14. Why were the other tourists laughing at Crameye? (p. 20) a) The dust devil made him filthy. b) because his arms were outstretched like the statue s c) The dust devil somehow made his pants fall down. d) because they heard what he proclaimed to the people of Rio 15. Why did Crameye order a cup of coffee? (p.21) a) to get a taste of Brazil b) because it is very bitter c) for appearances only d) because it is hard to find in Brazil

7 1-2 Are We Clear? PART TWO Pages Prepared By: Sophia The questions in this exercise start toward the middle of the book and move onward to the end. There are different types of questions, but all of them just want to make sure you know what s going on. 1. Why did Crameye decide to start practicing writing Chinese at the coffee shop (p.22) a) He was bored. b) He had to finish his homework. c) It was his only way to show off a bit. d) It is difficult and he needs practice. 2. Why did the woman automatically start speaking to Crameye in Portuguese? (p. 22) a) He can speak Spanish fluently. b) She heard Crameye speak it first. c) She saw him writing Chinese calligraphy. d) He looked Brazilian. 3. Why did the woman take Crameye s watch? (p ) a) She needed to know the time. b) She wanted him to understand how Brazilians view time. c) She was very angry at him for looking at the watch and not her. 4. Which of the following best sums up how Brazilians view time? (p ) a) Paying attention to time is extremely important. b) How you live you life is more important than how fast you live it. c) Being late is the worst thing to be. d) Only people who pay attention to time will be successful.

8 8 5. Why does the woman warn that having responsibilities is still important? (p. 25) a) Without them, our lives would be more entertaining. b) Responsibilities are a lot of fun. c) Responsibilities allow us to get the best jobs. d) Without them, our lives would have no real direction. 6. Which of the following is NOT true about Saci- pererê? (p ) a) He travels in dust devils. b) He is a real- life person. c) He is the source of a lot of little troubles. d) He is one- legged and smokes a pipe. 7. Why was Crameye shocked when he went to the woman s home? (p. 29) a) It didn t match what he had assumed about her. b) It smelled disgusting. c) It was very close to a famous soccer stadium. d) It was much bigger than what he expected. 8. What did Vitoria teach Crameye about Saci? (p ) a) If you snatch his hat, he will grant you three wishes. b) He loves to tie things up with rope. c) He absolutely loves pipe tobacco. d) If you stare at him, you will turn to stone. 9. Why did Crameye start insulting the boys playing soccer? (p. 32) a) It was the truth. b) He was angry at them. c) He wanted to make Saci appear. d) It is the custom in Brazil to do so. 10. What did Crameye wish for? (p. 35) a) a big celebration b) to get his hat back c) a job for Vitoria d) a ride home

9 9 11. What best sums up Saci s point about showing off? (p ) a) It should never be done. b) It is only showing off when you are acting like something you are not. c) It should never be attempted by someone as young as Crameye. d) It makes you look awesome as you walk down the street. 12. Why did Saci grant Crameye s other wish and return his hat? (p. 37) a) He deserved it. b) He was feeling extra nice. c) He wasted his first wish. d) He was asked by Vitoria to do so.

10 1-3 Prove It! Prepared By: Marco Read the following statements about the adventure in Brazil. Are they true (T) or false (F)?

Proof: On page 7, Crameye says he wants to paint something on it to jazz it up a bit, which means he wants to make it look better. 1.

10 Prove It! Prepared By: Marco Read the following statements about the adventure in Brazil. Are they true (T) or false (F)? Use evidence from the story to support your answer. For example: F Crameye thinks his family s plane looks perfect. Proof: On page 7, Crameye says he wants to paint something on it to jazz it up a bit, which means he wants to make it look better. 1. Crameye isn t impressed at all that his dad can fly his own plane. Proof: 2. Learning Chinese is very difficult for Crameye. Proof: 3. The family s hotel room in Rio was very basic. Proof:

11 11 4. Crameye has spent a long time trying to figure out what his dad s job is. Proof: 5. The locals of Rio seemed to not enjoy their hot climate. Proof: 6. Isabel I loved the first idea for the Crist the Redeemer statue. Proof: 7. Crameye thinks writing Chinese calligraphy is next to impossible. Proof: 8. The Saci likes to do small little favors for people. Proof: 9. The Saci was happy to grant Crameye a wish after he successfully snatched his hat. Proof:

12 1-4 Figure It Out PART ONE Prepared By: Marco Use the context (the surrounding words that give you a clue to meaning) to help you figure out the meanings of the italicized and bold words and

12 Figure It Out PART ONE Prepared By: Marco Use the context (the surrounding words that give you a clue to meaning) to help you figure out the meanings of the italicized and bold words and phrases from the story. If you want to get more context, go find the examples in the story! I asked him if we could paint tiger stripes, lightning bolts, or something on it to jazz it up a bit 1. To jazz it up means to make the plane more? a) beautiful b) comfortable c) exciting to look at d) musical paint tiger stripes, lightning bolts, or something on it to jazz it up a bit, but he nixed the idea. 2. When he nixed the idea, what did he do? a) agreed with it b) vetoed it c) admired it d) sold it Buster and I tend to get involved in some prickly situations. 3. Prickly situations are what kind of situations? a) embarrassing b) exciting c) a little boring d) a little dangerous

13 13 While dad was lecturing me about what it means to have responsibility and whatever 4. What does Crameye mean when he says that I was lecturing him? a) that I was explaining something b) that I was speaking to him seriously for a long time about his behavior c) that I was spreading some juicy gossip d) that I was pleading for his understanding Here s the lowdown on what I know about the place 5. When Crameye gives you the lowdown, what does he give you? a) the basic information b) the secret content c) extremely important information Something about my dad s job, though, lets us cruise right on through customs. 6. To cruise right on through means to? a) take a boat through b) ran wildly though c) proceed easily without problems d) go through in a large group with others Out of nowhere, a mini tornado of dust (my mom calls them dust devils) whipped up 7. If something is whipped up, what happens to it? a) It gets created extremely quickly. b) It becomes enormous. c) It fizzles out. d) It disappears into thin air.

14 14 On the upside, though, there was a traditional restaurant still open at the fancy hotel, so we gorged ourselves on Brazilian barbecue. 8. What is another way to say on the upside? a) even worse b) the good news is c) higher than average d) surprisingly The mom, flabbergasted, mouthed a thank you to A- yi, who just smiled like she always does. 9. How did the mom feel? a) terrified b) tickled c) very surprised d) very emotional The downtown streets were wide and open with huge plazas and parks everywhere, maybe so people could be seen as they swaggered down the road. 10. When people swagger what do they do? a) march, almost angrily b) walk with cool confidence c) walk with no particular destination in mind d) walk slowly and steadily

15 1-5 Figure It Out PART TWO Prepared By: Marco Use the context (the surrounding words that give you a clue to meaning) to help you figure out the meanings of the italicized and bold words and

15 Figure It Out PART TWO Prepared By: Marco Use the context (the surrounding words that give you a clue to meaning) to help you figure out the meanings of the italicized and bold words and phrases from the story. If you want to get more context, go find the examples in the story! The monarchy that was in power at that time (Isabel I, Princess Imperial of Brazil) wasn t that into the idea, and it was shelved for quite a while. 1. When the idea was shelved what happened to it? a) It was nixed permanently. b) It was given to other people to deal with. c) The idea was placed on hold for a while. d) The idea was completed. This time, the people wanting to build it bypassed the government completely, and they funded the project through donations. 2. By bypassing the government, what did they do? a) walked around it b) relied entirely on the government s help c) found a way to do it without the government s help d) decided that the matter was best left up to voters Besides, I read that the train passes through the largest urban forest in the world (Tijuca National Park) and that it was the first electric train to be built in Brazil. 3. An urban forest is what kind of forest? a) a forest n the city b) a forest that was cut down c) a man- made forest d) a forest that is very convenient

16 16 I decided to try to get the same perspective, so I stood directly in front of the statue right at the railing of the viewing stand, which had nothing but a steep cliff on the other side. 4. When Crameye wanted the same perspective as the statue, what did he want? a) to feel what the statue felt b) to understand the statue s thinking c) to feel the glory that statue received daily d) to see Rio the way the statue saw it Instead, I just focused on the streets of Rio, trying to soak up as much as I could. 5. Crameye wanted to soak up as much as he could, which means? a) He wanted to experience as much as he could. b) He wanted to take a bath in Brazilian water. c) He needed to clean up a spill with a sponge. d) He wanted to find something exciting to do. I explained to her my crazy family tree that includes ancestors that are European, Native American, Korean, African, and I think a smidge of genes from a Syrian great uncle. 6. How many genes are a smidge? a) tons b) some c) a little bit d) none The beautiful woman must have noticed that I was enjoying having this new idea running around in my head, because she put a pin in the bubble I was floating around in 7. What did she do by putting a pin in the bubble I was floating around in? a) brought Crameye back to reality b) destroyed Crameyes wishes for life c) punished him for daydreaming d) reminded Crameye to breathe

17 17 If you do nothing but follow the opportunities for enjoyment that life presents, you are no better than a stray dog following beautiful scents around the city that, at the end of the day, doesn t know where it will sleep that night. 8. According to the woman, what makes you like a stray dog? a) only following pleasure in life b) being too concerned about time c) sleeping all the time d) running around and eating whatever you want Dropping his pipe, he turned to see what the noise was, squealing in some kind of supernatural delight when he saw the rope. 9. If something is supernatural it is? a) crazy b) funny c) unexplainable d) unpredictable Buster, still in green paint, ran over to me, looked at my hatless head while I sized up her greenness, and told me we had a lot to talk about. 10. When Crameye sized up Buster, what did he do? a) He measured her. b) He laughed hysterically at her. c) He looked at her, trying to figure her out. d) He tried to outdo her story with his own.

18 In Your Own Words Prepared by: Marco In this exercise, you will need to answer questions about Crameye s book. You won t have to choose from multiple choices, however. Here, you just need to speak your ideas to others and see if they agree. Choose your words wisely as it is important to get your idea across. In the space provided, you can jot down notes about your answer after finding your answer in the book, but you do not need to write out complete sentences. When you speak your answer, speak from your brain and not from your paper or the book! 1. Why doesn t Crameye want you to tell his dad you think it is cool he can fly his own plane? 2. What are meals like at a traditional Brazilian barbecue restaurant? 3. What is A- yi s superpower and how does she use it? 4. In the 1920s, how was the Christ the Redeemer statue finally financed?

19 19 5. What happened when Crameye proclaimed his decree to the people of Rio while at the base of the statue? 6. Why did the beautiful woman assume Crameye was Brazilian? 7. How do Brazilians view time, according to the beautiful woman? 8. How would you describe the Saci? 9. How can you defeat the Saci? What are his weaknesses? 10. How did Vitoria earn her new position at the hotel??

Brazil. Got It? Teacher s Book. An Adventurous Workbook

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