Carlos’s cousin, Bernardo, is coming. It’s after school and Carlos sits down at the kitchen table to eat his Toaster Tart and eavesdrop on his mother and Tía
Lupe’s telephone conversation. His mother and Tia Lupe are always on the phone, checking with each other about everything. At least once or twice a day. His father doesn’t even answer the phone anymore because he knows it’s probably Tia Lupe. Carlos overhears that his cousin Bernardo is coming to stay with them all the way from Texas because Bernardo’s mom, Tia Emilia, is having a rough time
and needs to get a fresh start somewhere else. Shes moving to their town and sending Bernardo ahead.
Comprehension Questions
1. On average, how often does Carlos's mom and Tia Lupe speak by telephone?
A. Once a week
B. Once a month
C. Once or twice daily
2. How does Carlos find out that his cousin Bernardo is moving from Texas to live with Carlos and his family?
A. Bernardo tells Carlos during one of their many conversations
B. Carlos overhears his mother's phone conversation
C. Carlos finds out when Bernardo
A. Bernardo tells Carlos during one of their many conversations
B. Carlos overhears his mother's phone conversation
C. Carlos finds out when Bernardo
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