Which of these does NOT describe theme?

The lesson taught that only describes one specific story

This story is based on Lilia's...

Recollection of a family friend

Which theme CANNOT be used for this story?

Maturity takes place once people have fully become an adult

Which words best describe Lilia?

Pensive, detail-oriented, thoughtful

What is a sign of Lilia'a maturity in the story?

Instead of doing H.W., she wants to console Mr. Pirzada

What is true about theme?

There are multiple themes within each story

Which statement best describes Lilia?

Girl who learns constantly from events around her

Which adjectives can best describe Mr. Pirzada?

Generous, intelligent, gracious

Why is Lilia's mom happy about being in America?

She thinks her daughter will have an easier life.

Why did Mr. Pirzada come to America?

To study plants with money from a grant

What does Mr. Pirzada's watch represent/symbolize in the story?

His ties with his home country/his family

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1
Where are Lilia's parents from?
West Pakistan
East Pakistan/Bangladesh
India
America
2
Where is Mr. Pirzada originally from?
East Pakistan/Bangladesh
America
India
West Pakistan
3
Which of these does NOT describe theme?
The lesson taught that only describes one specific story
A complete thought or sentence
A statement without character names
The message of the story
4
What does Lilia do with her Halloween candy after Mr. Pirzada lets her know his family is safe?
Sends the rest to his family
Throws it out
Eats one piece every night
Shares it with her family
5
Which answer best describes the author's writing?
Detailed and descriptive
Predictable
Humorous and lighthearted
Lacking imagery
6
This story is based on Lilia's...
Recollection of a family friend
Hardships as a refugee
Time as an immigrant
Study of world geography
7
Which theme CANNOT be used for this story?
Maturity takes place once people have fully become an adult
Friendships w/people who share cultures help you feel @ home
War brings people together despite the destruction it causes
Empathy helps ppl understand what others are going through
8
Which words best describe Lilia?
Pensive, detail-oriented, thoughtful
Immature, curious, unaware
Lighthearted, hopeful, indecisive
9
What is a sign of Lilia'a maturity in the story?
Instead of doing H.W., she wants to console Mr. Pirzada
She only eats one piece of candy each night
She more or less stays the same throughout the story
She always does exactly what her history teacher asks her to
10
How can we define what "theme" is?
The main idea
What the story is specifically about
A main topic in the story
The message, moral, or lesson
11
What is true about theme?
There's usually only one theme per story, but sometimes more
There are multiple themes within each story
Themes can be found in stories, but not movies or songs
Theme is usually found within the beginning of the story
12
Which statement best describes Lilia?
Girl who focuses primarily on her own needs
Girl who seems carefree and oblivious
Girl who has difficult time maturing despite surroundings
Girl who learns constantly from events around her
13
Which adjectives can best describe Mr. Pirzada?
Intelligent, overbearing, disloyal
Close-minded, selfish, distracted
Generous, intelligent, gracious
14
Why is Lilia's mom happy about being in America?
She was able to get a job outside the home
She thinks her husband will become a doctor.
She thinks her daughter will have an easier life.
She will be able to make friends at the college.
15
Why did Mr. Pirzada come to America?
To earn a lot of money
To be with his family
To escape the war
To study plants with money from a grant
16
Which best describes Mr. Pirzada at the beginning of the story?
Distracted and worried
Composed yet alert
Completely work driven
Unfriendly toward Lilia
17
Which two religions are mainly discussed in the story?
Islam and Hinduism
Christianity and Islam
Hinduism and Judaism
Islam and Judaism
18
What does Mr. Pirzada's watch represent/symbolize in the story?
His love for botany
His mysteriousness
How he keeps time every day
His ties with his home country/his family

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