What best shows how the narrator's brother adjusts to American life?

He spent all his time with some boys who were teaching him baseball

What does the poet-speaker reveal when she says she is “forced to have my parties down in the basement”?

She faces issues of belonging in America due to her culture

Which line best shows Jude as a courageous character as she faces challenges?

I don’t have a choice. I’m going to have to learn how to be brave

“on paper, a butterfly never dies" shares what type of idea in Jacqueline's final poem?

Stories live on in books long after an author dies.

Which statement best shows how Jude changed across her story?

I am proud and want to be seen as I am.

What would best show a setting from Other Words for Home?

Our city is by the sea; it sits below the mountains

What do these lines most reveal about Jude?"I cover my head like other strong respected women, like Malala or my mama"

She relies on strong female role models to guide her

Which statement best conveys Mama’s perspective on coming to America?

It will lead to a better life, but she doesn’t want to forget Syria.

Why did the Lin family go to dinner at the Lakeview?

Father was promoted and wanted to celebrate

"As my sister reads, the pictures begin forming, her voice opens up the world to me" shows...

Jacqueline has a deep love for stories

What could show the narrator's internal conflict in "The All-American Slurp?"

Carefully and slowly speaking English to not be embarrased of mistakes

Saturday night smells of biscuits and burning hair, my grandmother's beauty shop builds sensory imagery to show...

The warm and inviting home they share

How does Jacqueline feel learning how to write her name?

She is filled with hope, possibility, and wonder

What could be a central theme in "The Love for My Culture"?

Be proud of who you are and where you're from.

What is a central theme?

The author's message or life lesson taught through a story

In Brown Girl Dreaming, historical moments and figures are referenced. What does this tell us about the speaker?

She understands sacrifices made for future generations

What does this internal conflict show? "What was I doing here? What was our family doing in the Lakeview restaurant?"

She doesn't think she belongs in America

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1
What might a persistent character say as a motto?
Family is more important than anything!
Love is the strongest emotion!
Fight for your dreams!
2
What best shows how the narrator's brother adjusts to American life?
He spent all his time with some boys who were teaching him baseball
My brother didn’t have to worry, since Mother bought him blue jeans
My brother pulled out the celery strings, zzzip
Shloop, shloop, went my brother, who was the hungriest
3
What does the poet-speaker reveal when she says she is “forced to have my parties down in the basement”?
She doesn't get along with other people
She hides because she is too shy to hang out with other people
Other people don't appreciate her positive attitude
She faces issues of belonging in America due to her culture
4
With traditions so deep/And a passion this strong/The love for my cultureWill forever live on shows the poet-speaker
questions the value of her culture
has pride for her culture
shares two cultures
emphasizes important aspects of cutlure
5
What does a persistent character do?
They get lost in their emotions.
They get in the way of a main character's goal.
They never give up.
6
I will bring a pencil and all four of my texts for tomorrow's test.
True
False
7
Which line best shows Jude as a courageous character as she faces challenges?
I don’t have a choice. I’m going to have to learn how to be brave
My eyes are still watery, but I smile
Fatima and I saw a story about Aleppo on the news. We felt proud
I don’t think I will like the old house with its creaking wooden floors
8
What could the celery in "The All-American Slurp" symbolize?
cultural differences
family discussions
new beginnings
proud accomplishments
9
“on paper, a butterfly never dies" shares what type of idea in Jacqueline's final poem?
Stories live on in books long after an author dies.
Butterflies have extremely long lives.
Paper is a great environment for caterpillars to grow into butterflies.
Butterflies can survive in the pages of a book.
10
Which statement best shows how Jude changed across her story?
I don't feel lucky or grateful, because my brother is in war
I am proud and want to be seen as I am.
Pre-Jude reveled in attention, but now I just want to blend in
Lightning cracks, and I lean into Mama
11
What would best show a setting from Other Words for Home?
I'm grateful to be here when so many others aren't
Our city is by the sea; it sits below the mountains
We dream of being actresses one day as we watch American movies
My brother holds me tighter and tells me to be brave
12
Which character does Jude know and care about the most?
Mama
Mrs. Ravenswood
Baba
Her brother
13
What does Jude's hijab scarf symbolize to her?
Her childhood and upbringing
Maturity and pride
Mama and Aunt Michelle
America and its culture
14
What do these lines most reveal about Jude?"I cover my head like other strong respected women, like Malala or my mama"
She relies on strong female role models to guide her
Living in America has made her forget about Syria
She has high expectations for herself
She doesn't trust other people
15
Which statement best conveys Mama’s perspective on coming to America?
She regrets moving to this country and wants to return to her husband.
It will lead to a better life, but she doesn’t want to forget Syria.
She wants to be just as successful as her brother and his wife.
Jude will have a better education and more friends in America.
16
Why did the Lin family go to dinner at the Lakeview?
Father was systematic as an engineer in decision-making
Father was promoted and wanted to celebrate
The waiter poured drinks into the laps of the customers
It was a fancy French restaurant
17
"As my sister reads, the pictures begin forming, her voice opens up the world to me" shows...
Jacqueline thinks her sister is smarter than her
Jacqueline is a very bright student
Jacqueline loves spending time with her sister
Jacqueline has a deep love for stories
18
What could show the narrator's internal conflict in "The All-American Slurp?"
Having a fight with Meg
Riding a bike to go get groceries for dinner
Carefully and slowly speaking English to not be embarrased of mistakes
Drinking a milkshake at Dairy Queen
19
What mood is set by this scene? Everything in America moves fast and is loud. Cars honking. Traffic lights flashing
lonely and somber
forgiving and understanding
exciting and chaotic
anxious and terrifying
20
Saturday night smells of biscuits and burning hair, my grandmother's beauty shop builds sensory imagery to show...
A comparison of her sister and grandmother
Young Jacqueline's personality
The warm and inviting home they share
Jacqueline's physical appearance
21
How does Jacqueline feel learning how to write her name?
She is filled with hope, possibility, and wonder
She would rather read books all day
She is frustrated by how hard it is to learn to write
She thinks she is growing up and being responsible
22
What type of conflict is shown in this scene? Words, all kinds of them, bubble up in my throat, but nothing comes out.
internal conflict
External conflict
23
What is a word that could replace the meaning of deference? "We show deference to our president"
sadness
generosity
anger
respect
24
What could be a central theme in "The Love for My Culture"?
Make an effort to learn about other peoples' cultures.
People will know when you're acting fake, so keep it real.
Be proud of who you are and where you're from.
Try to be more American.
25
What is a central theme?
The author's message or life lesson taught through a story
A hidden bigger meaning behind an object in a story
A character that propels the plot and drives action
26
I now have an idea of what to study for tomorrow's test.
True
False
27
I feel better prepared for tomorrow's test.
False
True
28
In Brown Girl Dreaming, historical moments and figures are referenced. What does this tell us about the speaker?
She understands sacrifices made for future generations
She enjoys learning about history
She wishes she were as brave as those who fought against inequality
She is disappointed in her own life
29
What does this internal conflict show? "What was I doing here? What was our family doing in the Lakeview restaurant?"
She wishes she could tell Meg her problems
She is angry that her family doesn't act appropriately
She doesn't think she belongs in America
She wishes she were a part of the Gleason family
30
When gold is used as a symbol, it usually shows...
death or sadness
value or importance
love or care
creativity or faith

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