What important thing do you learn about Annie when she talks about playing football?

she values concentration and courage

When using the first-person point of view, which of the following must be left out of the story

how the man feels as he chases the two children

Which of the following is always true of a first-person narrative?

it is told by one of the characters

Why are the children throwing snowballs at cars?

the cars are moving slowly and make good targets

After they were caught, what does Dillard mean when she says "we all played by the rules"?

the children will not try to run away once caught

What lesson does Dillard share in An American Childhood?

the joy of flinging oneself into life's events

Why does Dillard admire the driver of the Buick?

he throws himself into the chase

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1
What important thing do you learn about Annie when she talks about playing football?
she has never fooled the other team
she thinks it's a difficult game
she realizes how hard it is to get hurt
she values concentration and courage
2
What does glanced mean?
gasped loudly
shoved
looked quickly
fell
3
When using the first-person point of view, which of the following must be left out of the story
how the neighborhood looks as Dillard runs through it
how Dillard feels when she play football
how Dillard fells when she is chased my the man
how the man feels as he chases the two children
4
What does impelled mean?
helped
caught
pushed
called
5
Which of the following is always true of a first-person narrative?
it is told by one of the characters
it describes characters' thought and actions
it includes conversations among characters
its is about a childhood memory
6
Which word best describes the Dillard in the story?
lonely
adventurous
troublesome
funny
7
Why are the children throwing snowballs at cars?
the cars are in the way of their street game
the cars are moving slowly and make good targets
they are already bored with winter
they want the drivers to chase them
8
Why does the man chase the children?
to teach them a lesson
t have some fun
to get their names and call the police
to get some exercise
9
After they were caught, what does Dillard mean when she says "we all played by the rules"?
the children unzip their jackets so they don't catch cold
the children will wait for the man to scold them
the children will not try to run away once caught
the children will have to help the man find his car
10
What lesson does Dillard share in An American Childhood?
the importance of not talking to strangers
the danger of throwing snowballs at cars
the joy of flinging oneself into life's events
the importance of telling the truth
11
Why does Dillard admire the driver of the Buick?
he scolds then after he has caught them
he is braver than other drivers
he throws himself into the chase
he eventually outruns her and Mikey

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