Which is true about the serious illness that Yang had

It was difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat

to have a loss of confidence or hope.

One reason that members of the Yang family want to become American citizens is because

They do not think they can ever return to Laos

"I had a feeling in the pit of my stomach that I had been on simmer for too long" means what?

She wanted to break out and become better, less shy and introverted

What is personification?

Giving inanimate objects human qualities

Comparing two objects using like or as

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1
Requisite means
guaranteed
essential
repeated
chosen
2
If someone is having difficulty with expiration what body function are they not able to control?
Winking
Speaking
Walking
Breathing
3
Which is true of the first home the Yang family owned
It was large enough for visitors
It was modern and expensive
It was once owned by a famous author
It was small and run down
4
Which is true about the serious illness that Yang had
It was difficult for doctors to diagnose and treat
It was an illness that only afflicted Hmong people
It happened as a result of a heart attack.
It was a mental illness, not a physical one
5
What is Mrs. Tamargo's favorite candy?
Dove Chocolate
Kit Kats
Reese's Peanut butter cups
Reese's pieces
6
Ideas that resonate
are complicated
have a great effect
include sound or music
require planning
7
What state did the Yang family live in?
Minnesota
Montana
Michigan
Massachusetts
8
What is a character trait?
Making someone laugh
Describing physical appearances
None of these
Describing personality
9
What is despondent?
Small or insignificant
to have a loss of confidence or hope.
To give up on your friends
to have a high hopes and dreams
10
One reason that members of the Yang family want to become American citizens is because
it is required for anyone who buys a home
They enjoy living in Minnesota
they are proud that they fought in the Vietnam War
They do not think they can ever return to Laos
11
"I had a feeling in the pit of my stomach that I had been on simmer for too long" means what?
She left rice on the stove too long.
She was getting hot
She wanted to break out and become better, less shy and introverted
She was getting sick
12
Which one of these is figurative language?
metaphor
Writing neatly
Paragraphing
Complex sentences
13
What is an example of a hook?
All of these
Start with action
Onomatopoeia
Dialogue
14
What does chide mean
to joke or tease
to disagree or argue
to accept or admit
to scold or correct
15
Someone who is despondent feels
confident
joyous
insulted
hopeless
16
What sickness did the author wind up having?
Stomach Virus
The flu
A heart attack
Baby Lupus
17
If someone was sent back to their country of origin it is known as ....
Repatriate
Expiration
Despondent
Resonate
18
What is personification?
sound
Giving inanimate objects human qualities
dialogue
Using like or as when comparing two subjects
19
A high-school teacher helps Yang to understand
the importance of Romeo and Juliet
how to write an essay
That her handwriting is difficult to read
that she is a gifted writer
20
What is a simile?
When something makes you happy
Giving human traits to an inanimate object
Comparing two objects using like or as
Comparing two objects NOT using like or as
21
What use of figurative language is in this sentence? "Darkness poured like syrup over the forest"
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
personification
22
Why does Yang's grandmother give her an elephant bracelet?
to remind her that she is Hmong
To give a traditional Hmong cure
to lift her spirits while she is ill
To make her feel protected
23
Nominal change is one that is
small
required
expected
Unknown

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