One clue that this excerpt is from an autobiography is that the author...

uses first person point of view

The boxed excerpt from Dreams From My Father reflects which experience in Obama’s background?

How the father energizes the family and makes them laugh an

Which sentence tells you that Obama's family is excited him getting into the school?

"The school catalog was filled with information and with ea

What attracts Obama's grandparents to the Punahou Academy?

it was a prestigious prep school

Reread lines 257-263, why are Obama's parents arguing?

Obama's mother believes her son should be allowed to watch a

Which characteristic of an autobiography can you identify in ?this excerpt (lines 1 - 22)?

It focuses on a memorable event in Obama's life.

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1
One clue that this excerpt is from an autobiography is that the author...
reveals the thoughts of the author's parents
uses first person point of view
stresses the importance of school
uses third person point of view
2
The mood of this picture cannot be described as...
somber
memorable
happy
joyful
3
The boxed excerpt from Dreams From My Father reflects which experience in Obama’s background?
How the father and mother start fighting and scare the famil
How Obama and the rest of the family stick to their usual ro
How the father energizes the family and makes them laugh an
How the Obama's made plans to play golf on the island
4
Obama's experience as a student is reflected in the story's...
use of imagery
setting
point of view
major conflict
5
Which sentence tells you that Obama's family is excited him getting into the school?
"The school catalog was filled with information and with ea
ln 12 "With my admission notice had come a thick packet of
ln 40 "We sat at a table with four other children, and efty,
ln 1 "As summer came to a close, I became increasingly restl
6
What attracts Obama's grandparents to the Punahou Academy?
it was started by missionaries
he, Obama, was accepted
it was a prestigious prep school
it was in Hawaii
7
In Ln 86, students pointed and chanted at him and a girl as they played at recess...Obama fealt
proud
happy
sad
embarrased
8
Reread lines 257-263, why are Obama's parents arguing?
They are not sure what to get each other for Christmas.
Obama's father doesn't believe he has enough money to pay f
Obama's father feels that watching television is a waste
Obama's mother believes her son should be allowed to watch a
9
Which characteristic of an autobiography can you identify in ?this excerpt (lines 1 - 22)?
It reveals what Gramp's boss looks like.
It focuses on a memorable event in Obama's life.
It shows how Obama was affected by his grandparents.
It explains why Obama decided to run for President of ??th.

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