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1
How did DePrince feel
at first
when she learns of her mat-mate’s planned adoption?
jealous that her friend would live in America
upset by thoughts of being left behind
happy for her friend’s good fortune
scared that her friend’s adoptive parents would be mean
2
Which of the following events most helped DePrince’s self-confidence?
being adopted with Mia by Elaine DePrince
making friends with Mia, her mat-mate
completing a tour with the Dance Theater of Harlem
learning that her teacher did not notice her skin condition
3
According to DePrince, what makes being a black ballet dancer hard?
rejection of dancers that have vitiligo, DePrince’s skin condition
overseas travel in order to have a chance at success
expectation for ballerinas in the corps de ballet to appear the same
4
How has DePrince realized her dream?
through hard work and practice
as a result of luck and good timing
with the help of her adoptive mother
with the support of the Aunties
5
Who does "himself" refer to: Noah suggested that his dad should buy
himself
a new smartphone or tablet.
tablet
dad
Noah
smartphone
6
What is the meaning of
antagonism
?
friendly disagreement
foolish jokes
unexplained behavior
hostile opposition
7
What did the magazine photograph of the ballerina represent to DePrince?
friendship, kindness, and hard work
discipline, athleticism, and strength
riches, fame, and glamour
beauty, love, and hope
8
Which word pair are synonyms?
computer/desk
large/small
hot/cold
tiny/miniature
9
Which features of “Michaela DePrince: The War Orphan Who Became a Ballerina” indicate that it is
biographical writing
?
It is a made up story with imaginative details.
It is about a real person, who had a successful life.
It is about a real person and includes facts and quotes from that person.
10
Why did the Aunties dislike Michaela DePrince?
She was sickly.
She was left-handed.
She had a skin condition.
She misbehaved.
11
If a person can correctly be called a
refugee
, which of the following must be true?
The person has applied for citizenship.
The person has fled from an unsafe country.
The person has enrolled in a new school.
The person has no close family.
12
How did Mabinty (Michaela) become number 27?
She was the last child to arrive at the orphanage.
The Aunties numbered the children as they arrived.
She was the least favorite child at the orphanage.
The name Mabinty means “last.”
13
Which word pair are antonyms?
desk/chair
large/enormous
sun/moon
hot/cold
14
Which of these sentences includes an intensive pronoun?
With chalk, I drew a picture of myself.
Abigail knew that she herself was the most talented.
15
Which of the following would be most likely to make a person feel
distraught
?
trying out for a sports team
winning a game
preparing for a test
losing a prized possession
16
Which of these sentences includes a reflexive pronoun ?
The neighbors themselves would never have made it happen.
Paloma told herself that it was normal to be nervous.
17
What is the best word to describe Elaine DePrince, Michaela DePrince’s adoptive mother?
beautiful
imaginative
disappointing
generous
18
What does DePrince credit with inspiring her to become a ballerina?
being orphaned at a young age
a picture in a discarded magazine
the civil war in Sierra Leone
the influence of her adoptive mother
