Vocabulary
What is a prefix?
A letter or group of letter that are added before the word.
What is the setting of the story? (Include time/place)
Answer Includes - wartime
What is a synonym?
A word that means exactly the same or similar to another word.
How does the wartime setting affect the beginning of the text?
A. It causes tension between Cora and Pearl.
B. It helps Cora and Pearl better understand one another.
C. It gives Cora a reason to stop talking to Pearl.
D. It creates an acceptance between Cora and Pearl.
A. It causes tension between Cora and Pearl.
What is a suffix?
A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word.
How does Mama's revelation in paragraphs 24-26 affect the plot?
A. It makes Cora upset with Mama
B. It causes Cora to worry.
C. It changes Coras Opinion of Mama.
D. It helps Cora better understand the war.
C. It changes Coras Opinion of Mama.
Based on paragraph 1, which word best describes Cora and Pearl's relationship?
F. Honest
G. Amusing
H. Forgiving
J. Caring
J. Caring
What does the word discord mean in paragraph 2?
F. Uncertainty
G. Pride
H. Conflict
J. Excitement
H. Conflict
What do the details in paragraphs 16 and 17 explain about Cora's father and uncle?
F. They made sacrifices to serve in the war.
G They know the importance of family.
H They are disappointed in Mama.
J. They had jobs as mechanics.
F. They made sacrifices to serve in the war.
Which of these best summarizes the text?
F. Cora is disappointed that Mama does not want to write letters to the soldiers. Cora's Uncle Jim comes to care for Cora so Mama can work in the factory.
G. Cora is frustrated by Mama's reluctance to help write letters to the soldiers. But when Cora learns how Mama will be helping, her frustration turns to pride.
H. Cora and pearl talk about letter writing after school. Cora asks Mama to help write letters to the soldiers, but Mama explains that she has too many chores.
G. Cora is frustrated by Mama's reluctance to help write letters to the soldiers. But when Cora learns how Mama will be helping, her frustration turns to pride.
What message does the author communicate in the text?
A. It may be necessary to depend on others.
B. Competition will lead to difficulties.
C. Friends support one another.
D. Life's events may bring surprises.
D. Life's events may bring surprises.