How was Maya able to go to the dance?

Nurzhan volunteers to chaperone

Why did Maya feel it was ok to alter the translation from the principal's meeting?

She didn't want to get punished along with her brother

Why does Maya's family have strict rules?

Maya's family is from a country with different customs

What is the main conflict in the story?

Maya wants to go to the school dance

What does the bracelet that Maya's mother gives to Maya represent?

Her mother understands how hard it is growing up in the USA

What part does Nurzhan play in resolving the story's conflict?

He offers to be a chaperone at Maya's dance

How does Maya's mother's injury affect Maya?

Maya has to do her mother's jobs

Why did Maya give an incorrect translation of what the principal says about Naurzan's fight

Maya doesn't want her father to get angry

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1
How was Maya able to go to the dance?
Her mom talked her dad into letting Maya go.
Her dad went with her
Nurzhan volunteers to chaperone
Maya sneaks out
2
Why did Maya feel it was ok to alter the translation from the principal's meeting?
She didn't understand
She didn't want to get punished along with her brother
She thought the principal was wrong
She did not want to be in the meeting
3
a fight
stun
dispatcher
whimper
scuffle
4
send out vehicles according to a schedule
stun
whimper
dispatcher
scuffle
5
Which of the following is not a part of the plot diagram?
climax
resolution
conflict
analyze
6
Why does Maya's family have strict rules?
Because Maya and her brother stay in trouble
Maya is expected to take care of her brother
Maya's parents work long hours
Maya's family is from a country with different customs
7
a soft cry
stun
whimper
dispatcher
scuffle
8
What gift did Maya's mom give to Maya?
A Necklace
A diary
A bracelet
A new dress
9
to shock someone
dispatcher
whimper
scuffle
stun
10
What is the main conflict in the story?
Maya gets in trouble at school
Maya wants to go to the school dance
Maya must do her mother's job
Maya's family is struggling to earn money to survive
11
Which of the following is not a part of the plot diagram?
falling action
climax
emphasis
exposition
12
What does the bracelet that Maya's mother gives to Maya represent?
It's a family tradition
Her mother understands how hard it is growing up in the USA
It's her mother's way of apologizing
It's Maya's birthday
13
Why did Nurzhan get into a fight?
He was on the wrestling team
He thought someone was picking on Maya
He thought it was what American's do
He was getting bullied
14
What part does Nurzhan play in resolving the story's conflict?
He offers to be a chaperone at Maya's dance
He gets a job
He gets into a fight
He leaves home
15
How does Maya's mother's injury affect Maya?
It doesn't affect her
Maya has to do her mother's jobs
Maya has to quit school
Maya has to take care of her mother
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Why did Maya give an incorrect translation of what the principal says about Naurzan's fight
Maya needs Nurzhan's help
Maya doesn't understand what he is saying
Maya didn't think it was a big deal.
Maya doesn't want her father to get angry

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