What is Deja's homeroom called?

Room 5 at Brooklyn Collective Elementary

How do Deja's classmates react to her questions about the Twin Towers?

they think she is insensitive and rude

What is an "ideologue"?

someone incapable of independent thought & critical thinking

What does it mean to "think critically?"

analyze and evaluate information closely

What was Deja's dad's last "good" job?

Front desk security in North tower of World Trade Center

What is a social unit?

a group of people connected as friends, family, community ..

Who did James Barnes work with, so closely they were "work family"?

Luis Hernandez and Big Kelly O'Brien

Why is home important?

Home is our starting point for connecting to history.

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1
What is Deja's homeroom called?
Room 7 at Park Slope Academy
Room 22 at PS 153
Room 3 at East River Elementary
Room 5 at Brooklyn Collective Elementary
2
How do Deja's classmates react to her questions about the Twin Towers?
they think she is hilarious
they have the same questions
they think she is insensitive and rude
they make fun of her for being dumb
3
What is an "ideologue"?
a political pundit
a very smart person
someone incapable of independent thought & critical thinking
someone who studies history
4
What does it mean to "think critically?"
think like a pessimist, find the flaws
to explain how others wrong and you are right
analyze and evaluate information closely
be a book critic
5
How many first-responders (firefighters and police officers) died on 9/11?
741
263
538
403
6
What was Deja's dad's last "good" job?
Bank teller in South tower of World Trade Center
Front desk security in South tower of World Trade Center
Front desk security in North tower of World Trade Center
Insurance broker in North tower of World Trade Center
7
When was the first terrorist attack on the World Trade Center?
Jan. 14, 1997
Feb. 26, 1993
Sept. 11, 2001
Nov. 13, 1991
8
How deep were the foundations for the World Trade Center?
80 feet below ground level
70 feet below ground level
95 feet below ground level
55 feet below ground level
9
Who attacked the World Trade Center towers on 9/11?
Muslims
Al-Qaeda terrorists
Iraqis
Saudi Arabians
10
What is a social unit?
a venn diagram
a type of task force that stops bullying
a group of people connected as friends, family, community ..
a type of snapchat
11
Deja's mother came to America for a better life. Where was she from?
Cuba
Dominican
Haiti
Jamaica
12
Who did James Barnes work with, so closely they were "work family"?
Miguel Honduras and Big Joe O'Mally
Luis Hernandez and Big Kelly O'Brien
Carlos Fernandez and Big Sam O'Leary
Jose Gonzales and Big Kerry O'Sullivan
13
How many people died when the Towers fell?
2753
3673
2964
1175
14
What is the name of Ben's horse?
Cheyenne
Chief
Blaze
Stormy
15
Why is home important?
Homes come and go, but family is forever
A house is not a home
Home rhymes with gnome.
Home is our starting point for connecting to history.
16
What is the setting of Towers Falling?
Manhattan, 2016
Brooklyn, 2015
Park Slope, 2017
New York City, 2001
17
Everyone has seen the statues in Times Square except Deja. Which is NOT a statue there?
Wimpy Kid
Naked Cowboy
Big Bird
Spongebob
18
What is the only food that Avalon Family Residence does right?
fried chicken
pancakes
PBJ on white bread
pizza
19
How many people live in Sabeen's house? How many rooms does it have?
5 people, all living in one room
7 people, living 5 rooms total
10 people, living in a mansion with 12+ rooms
6 people, living in 10+ rooms
20
Who does Deja's dad James save from the burning tower?
Grandmother Demir
Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Able
Miss Garcia's grandmother

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