How my Brother Leon Brought home a Wife Q_and_A_PPT.docx.pptx

Assessemnt Tool

1. Who is the narrator of the story? What is his relationship to Leon? Where does the story take place? Describe the setting briefly. What qualities of Maria made Leon want to bring her home to his family? Why was it important for Maria to meet Leon’s family and adapt to his rural life?

2. How did Maria’s actions during their journey to the house reflect her willingness to adapt to Leon’s family and way of life? Imagine you are in Maria's shoes. How would you feel about meeting Leon's family for the first time, and what would you do to make a good impression?

3. What does the story reveal about the differences between rural and urban lifestyles? Provide examples from the text. Analyze how the journey to the house serves as a test of Maria’s character and compatibility with Leon’s rural life.

4. Do you think Maria succeeded in proving that she could live in Leon’s world? Why or why not? Support your answer with details from the story.

5. If you were to rewrite the story from Maria’s perspective, how would you describe the journey and her feelings about adapting to a rural way of life? Write a short paragraph.