7th Grade
In Broken Chain; What is Alfonso’s internal conflict?
A: He wants to change his teeth, muscles and hair.
In The Medicine Bag; why is Martin concerned about introducing his friends to his grandpa?
Because of his appearance. Is not the same as the “TV indians”. He looks old, tired and poorly dressed.
In The Lady or the Tiger; For what crime was the young man thrown into prison?
A: For falling in love with the king’s daughter.
How do Chinese people say hello?
They bow or nod their heads to each other.
In Broken Chain; What is Sandra’s reaction to Alfonso’s appearing with just one bicycle?
She is happy anyways. She sits on the crossbar to ride with him.
In The Wise Old Woman; what was the young lord decree regarding the old people?
A: People over the age of seventy must be taken to the mountains to die. They are not useful anymore.
In The Lady or the Tiger; what did the woman know about the doors?
A: She knew behind which door was the woman/ tiger.
What does the word Malay indicate?
The word Malay indicates "many"
In Fish Cheeks; What are some cultural differences Robert and his family notice?
A: They reach across the table, lick their chopsticks and belch (burp).
In The Medicine Bag; what happens to grandpa after Martin receives the Medicine Bag?
A: Grandpa gets sick and dies.
In The Most Dangerous Game; why had General Zaroff become bored of hunting and what did he do to solve the problem?
A: He grew bored with hunting because it became too easy. Animals lack the wit, so he started hunting humans.
How many hours of sleep should you get?
8 hours
In Birthday Box; What did Katie’s mother give her for a present in the box?
The box was empty.
In The Wise Old Woman; what does the young farmer decide to do with his mother when she turns seventy-one?
A: The young farmer decides to hide his mother in a room below the house. He built the basement.
In The Necklace; why does the party prove to be both, triumph and disaster for her?
A: Because everyone admired/ looked/adored her, but the loss of the necklace made it a disastrous night.
What do the Japanese believe happens in Obon?
They believe that their ancestors’ spirit return to their homes to visit
In Fish Cheeks; What does Amy’s mother give her for an early Christmas Present?
A: A miniskirt, a very American fashion item.
In The Wise Old Woman; how many riddles did the old woman solve?
A: Three.
In The Most Dangerous Game; what three things does General Zaroff give the haunted man before releasing him?
A: - Food supply
– Hunting knife
- Three hour head start.
How long do people live in Japan now?
People in Japan live up to 84 years old now.