How has DePrince realized her dream

help of her mother and through hard work and practice

The event that most helped DePrince's self-confidence was

learning that her teacher did not notice her skin condition

Which of the following features does NOT indicate that this selection is a biography?

DePrince's story takes place in more than one country

Why does the author most likely begin and end with DePrince's feelings of satisfaction?

to emphasize her triumph and characterize her as a survivor

Which quote shows how the Aunties felt about Michaela DePrince?

"They told me everyday how I wasn't going to get adopted..."

How did DePrince feel at first when she learns of her mat-mate's planned adoption?

upset about thoughts of being left behind

The best word to describe Elaine DePrince is generous. If is proven by the following quote

"...unlikely to find another home, she adopted both girls."

Why does the author most likely begin and end with DePrince's feelings of satisfaction?

to characterize DePrince as a successful dancer and grateful survivor

What does DePrince credit with inspiring her to become a ballerina?

a picture in a discarded magazine

According to DePrince, what makes being a black ballet dancer hard?

for ballerinas in the corps de ballet to appear the same

Why do the ideals of beauty, love and hope found in the magazine picture influence DePrince?

They were lacking in her childhood

For a person to be called a refugee correctly what must be true?

the person has fled from an unsafe country

The Aunties view of DePrince helps a reader to understand her better because:

This helps a reader understand why Michaela feels unloved

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1
How has DePrince realized her dream
help of her mother and through hard work and practice
with support of the Aunties
remaining shy and self-conscious
luck and good timing
2
The event that most helped DePrince's self-confidence was
being adopted with Mia by Elaine DePrince
learning that her teacher did not notice her skin condition
completing a tour with the Dance Theater of Harlem
making friends with Mia, her mat-mate
3
Synonyms are
words with a similar meaning
an opposite of a word
an exaggeration
figurative language
4
Which of the following features does NOT indicate that this selection is a biography?
DePrince's story is one of success
DePrince's story takes place in more than one country
DePrince is a real person
The author includes DePrince's exact thoughts and words
5
Jared dealt with the bully's antagonism by ignoring her. What does antagonism mean?
foolish jokes
hostile opposition
unexplained behavior
friendly diagreement
6
Why does the author most likely begin and end with DePrince's feelings of satisfaction?
to emphasize her triumph and characterize her as a survivor
To organize the article in time sequence
to suggest more troubles to come in her life
to introduce her as an important talent in ballet
7
Which quote shows how the Aunties felt about Michaela DePrince?
"They told me everyday how I wasn't going to get adopted..."
"I had trouble looking at myself in the mirror..."
"One was the favorite child of the orphanage..."
"I could just see the beauty in [the ballerina]..."
8
How did DePrince feel at first when she learns of her mat-mate's planned adoption?
happy for her friend
jealous that her friend would live in America
scared that her friend's adoptive parents would be mean
upset about thoughts of being left behind
9
Why did the Aunties dislike DePrince?
She was left-handed
She had a skin condition
She was sickly
She misbehaved
10
Antonyms are
words with similar meanings
sound words
opposites
comparisons with like or as
11
The best word to describe Elaine DePrince is generous. If is proven by the following quote
"quickly noticed Michaela's obession with ballet."
"...not wearing pointe shoes, but... she had none..."
"...unlikely to find another home, she adopted both girls."
"... the places where dancers missed their steps."
12
Why does the author most likely begin and end with DePrince's feelings of satisfaction?
To organize the article in time sequence
to characterize DePrince as a successful dancer and grateful survivor
to introduce her as an important talent in ballet
to suggest more troubles to come in her life
13
What does DePrince credit with inspiring her to become a ballerina?
the civil war in Sierra Leone
her adoptive mother
a picture in a discarded magazine
being orphaned at a young age
14
How did Mabinty become number 27?
The name Mabinty means last
The Aunties numbered the children as they arrived
She was the least favorite
She was the last child to arrive
15
According to DePrince, what makes being a black ballet dancer hard?
rejection of dancers with vitiligo
few groups want to feature African American dancers
overseas travel in order to have a chance at success
for ballerinas in the corps de ballet to appear the same
16
Why do the ideals of beauty, love and hope found in the magazine picture influence DePrince?
They were ideals that others encouraged DePrince to have
They were lacking in her childhood
They were taught repeatedly in the orphanage
They were ideals that reminded her of the Aunties
17
For a person to be called a refugee correctly what must be true?
the person has fled from an unsafe country
the person has enrolled in a new school
the person has no close family
the person has applied for citizenship
18
Which of the following would most likely make a person feel distraught?
trying out for a sports team
winning a game
losing a prized possession
preparing for a test
19
The Aunties view of DePrince helps a reader to understand her better because:
This helps a reader see why she was never adopted
This helps the reader see how special Michaela gets treated.
This helps a reader see why Michaela becomes a ballerina
This helps a reader understand why Michaela feels unloved

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