Vocabulary
What is the name of a spicy pickled cabbage dish?
kimchi
Why did Abani smile nervously at lunch?
She smiled nervously because Emily was rude to Mi-Cha.
What does Emily eat for lunch every day?
PB&J sandwich with chips and chocolate milk
Why did Mi-Cha's face turn red?
She was embarrassed by Emily's rude comment.
Which one is correct?
A. Abani sayed, “I think it looks good.”
B. Abani said, “I think it looks good.”
C. Abani say, “I think it looks good.”
D. Abani says, “I thinking it looks good.”
B. Abani said, “I think it looks good.”
What is known as smiling in a mean way?
smirking
What is the name of a long shirt worn by Indian men?
kurta
What kind of lunch does Abani usually bring?
different foods each day
How did Abani react to Emily's rude comment about lunch?
She calmly explained her culture.
Which one is correct?
A. “Your life must be boring,” sayed Emily.
B. “Your life must boring,” said Emily.
C. “Your life must be boring,” said Emily.
D. “Your life must be boring.” said Emily
C. “Your life must be boring,” said Emily.
Rancid means...
disgusting or stale
How did Emily feel about Mi-Cha at first?
hesitant, unsure, nervous
What role did Mrs. Andulov ask Abani and Emily to take?
student ambassador
Explain how Emily describes Abani's father's clothes.
weird
Which is a realistic part of the story?
A. The characters fly to school
B. A teacher assigns student ambassadors
C. The kids ride unicorns
D. Everyone has magical food powers
B.
Faintly means...
lightly or quietly
What does ambassador mean in "Differences"?
a representative who helps new students
Where was Mi-Cha born?
Korea
What is the theme of "Differences"?
Celebrating differences respectfully.
Which character in the story showed kindness in difficult situations?
Abani
What does sass mean?
to talk rudely
What does Emily say after Abani's dad opens the car door?
"Did you see what he's wearing? Weird, right?"
What did Emily say about Mi-Cha's lunch?
She said it smelled rancid and looked weird.
Why is it important to include characters like Abani and Mi-Cha in stories?
To help readers understand and appreciate differences between people
What would be a better way for Emily to respond to Mi-Cha's lunch?
A. “Ew, that smells horrible, but I'll try it anyway.”
B. “What’s that? It looks interesting!”
C. “I’m not sitting near that.”
D. “Your food is weird.”
B. “What’s that? It looks interesting!”