Why did Mr. Pirzada come to America?

To study plants with money from a grant

Which words best describe Lilia?

Pensive, detail-oriented, thoughtful

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

His ties with his home country/his family

Which of these does NOT describe theme?

The lesson taught that only describes one specific story

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

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

Which theme CANNOT be used for this story?

Maturity takes place once people have fully become an adult

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

She thinks her daughter will have an easier life.

Which adjectives can best describe Mr. Pirzada?

Generous, intelligent, gracious

Which statement best describes Lilia?

Girl who learns constantly from events around her

This story is based on Lilia's...

Recollection of a family friend

What is true about theme?

There are multiple themes within each story

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

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