"A New Wave of Citizens"
When someone leaves their own country
What is emigration?
an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group, in particular that of Jewish people in Russia or eastern Europe
What is a pogrom?
The year the story takes place
What is 1885?
2
What is the number of siblings Mrs. Jepson has?
Economic opportunity, religious freedom, job opportunities
What are pull factors?
A highly contagious eye disease
What is trachoma?
"There are no cats in America, and the streets are paved with cheese!"
What is what the mice on the boat believed American would be like?
24
What is the number of years Mrs. Jepson has taught elementary school?
Civil unrest, famine, unemployment
What are push factors?
Symbol of freedom and welcome for the immigrants
What is the Statue of Liberty?
"Never Say Never!"
What is Henri the Pigeon's advice to Fieval?
Beef Stroganoff
What is Mrs. Jepson's favorite food?
Stereotypes and discrimination
What did immigrants often face when coming to America?
Name three disadvantages of American society accepting immigrants in the United States.
What are overpopulation, loss of jobs, and disease?
The point at which Fieval becomes a "mouse"
What is when his hat fits?
Pontiac LeMans
What was Mrs. Jepson's first car?
The event that put an end to mass immigration in the United States
What is WWI?
"...a place that's safe, where I can be myself and pray as I like when and where I want."
What is Irving's want for himself when coming to America?
The friendship between Fieval and Tiger
What is the acceptance of immigrants by Americans (seen as people rather than as a threat)?
1994
What is the year Mrs. Jepson graduated from high school?