Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

CHAPTERS 1-4

Reading Check

1. From whom did Malú inherit her love of punk?

2. What is the nickname Malú has for her mother?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Why does Malú say it’s a bad sign when her mom starts knitting?

Paired Resource

“How To Make a Zine”

• This article explains how to make a zine with step-by-step instructions and examples.
• This resource connects to the theme of Zines/Collage: The Visual’s Place in the Textual.
• How do you think that making zines helps Malú to express herself?

CHAPTERS 5-11

Reading Check

1. What is the name of the girl who is unkind to Malú on the first day of school?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. Describe the outfit Malú wore on the first day of school.

2. Why did Ms. Hernandez ask Malú to go to the auditorium on the first day?

Paired Resource

“Why The Outsiders Still Matters”

• This article from Rolling Stone Magazine discusses the continued relevance of The Outsiders, a book that the protagonist Malú reads and mentions often.