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Michaela DePrince Test Study Guide
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1
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.
2
Which of the following events most helped DePrince’s self-confidence?
being adopted with Mia by Elaine DePrince
completing a tour with the Dance Theater of Harlem
learning that her teacher did not notice her skin condition
making friends with Mia, her mat-mate
3
Which of these sentences includes an intensive pronoun?
Abigail knew that she herself was the most talented.
With chalk, I drew a picture of myself.
4
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 and includes facts and quotes from that person.
It is about a real person, who had a successful life.
5
Which word pair are antonyms?
desk/chair
hot/cold
large/enormous
sun/moon
6
Which of the following would be most likely to make a person feel
distraught
?
winning a game
preparing for a test
trying out for a sports team
losing a prized possession
7
What does DePrince credit with inspiring her to become a ballerina?
the civil war in Sierra Leone
being orphaned at a young age
a picture in a discarded magazine
the influence of her adoptive mother
8
How has DePrince realized her dream?
through hard work and practice
with the support of the Aunties
with the help of her adoptive mother
as a result of luck and good timing
9
What is the best word to describe Elaine DePrince, Michaela DePrince’s adoptive mother?
imaginative
generous
beautiful
disappointing
10
How did Mabinty (Michaela) become number 27?
She was the least favorite child at the orphanage.
The name Mabinty means “last.”
The Aunties numbered the children as they arrived.
She was the last child to arrive at the orphanage.
11
What did the magazine photograph of the ballerina represent to DePrince?
friendship, kindness, and hard work
beauty, love, and hope
discipline, athleticism, and strength
riches, fame, and glamour
12
How did DePrince feel
at first
when she learns of her mat-mate’s planned adoption?
jealous that her friend would live in America
happy for her friend’s good fortune
scared that her friend’s adoptive parents would be mean
upset by thoughts of being left behind
13
Why did the Aunties dislike Michaela DePrince?
She was sickly.
She had a skin condition.
She misbehaved.
She was left-handed.
14
What is the meaning of
antagonism
?
hostile opposition
unexplained behavior
foolish jokes
friendly disagreement
15
If a person can correctly be called a
refugee
, which of the following must be true?
The person has fled from an unsafe country.
The person has enrolled in a new school.
The person has no close family.
The person has applied for citizenship.
16
According to DePrince, what makes being a black ballet dancer hard?
overseas travel in order to have a chance at success
rejection of dancers that have vitiligo, DePrince’s skin condition
expectation for ballerinas in the corps de ballet to appear the same
17
Which word pair are synonyms?
large/small
hot/cold
computer/desk
tiny/miniature
18
Who does "himself" refer to: Noah suggested that his dad should buy
himself
a new smartphone or tablet.
dad
tablet
Noah
smartphone
